2025 Ohio River Way Challenge
Paddlers are expected in Carrollton’s Point Park on May 13th.
For the fifth year, the Ohio River Way and River City Paddle Sports are partnering to provide an opportunity like no other that’s open to the public: to join us in paddling 286 miles in 30-foot-long voyageur canoes. Our mission is three-fold:
- To stop in river towns and connect with leaders and community members to celebrate river-based recreation and to foster new collaborations.
- To connect emerging student leaders to projects fostering vibrant communities and ecosystems along the Ohio River.
- To raise public awareness for the beauty, history, and culture of the Ohio River.
Each night we’ll camp in one of the river communities and dine at a local eatery or have a catered meal. Each morning we will meet before dawn ready to paddle some 25 miles for up to 12 hours, including stops at several river towns. All camping gear will be transported via a support vehicle to the next stop-over location. We provide basic breakfasts, lunches, and snacks.
The schedule is weather dependent. Sometimes fog, strong upstream winds, or thunderstorms can prevent or delay travel. All participants must be ready and willing to paddle in all elements when safe.