In spite of the fact that we’ll be paddling through Kent, Stow, Silver Lake, and Cuyahoga Falls, this trip feels surprisingly rural. From our start just downstream of the former Kent dam, the river winds slowly through a riparian area that is largely forested, creating the illusion of a paddle through the countryside. In a couple of places the river picks up speed, and in others it turns, but for the most part this is a placid, surprisingly pleasant stretch of river. Suitable for adventurous beginners, but you’ll feel most comfortable if you can control a boat in moving water.

7.2 miles, about 4 hrs

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