What water level is good for paddling Clear Fork of the Mohican — Pleasant Hill Dam to Loudonville?

This section is generally runnable at above 1.1 ft (a conservative estimate — see our methodology). Below that it gets too low and bony; well above the top of the range it becomes pushy and then dangerous. We compare the live USGS reading to that range to produce today's verdict.

How do I check Mohican River levels?

We read USGS gauge 03133500 — the same public data USGS publishes — about every 30 minutes and compare it to the runnable range for this reach. You can also view the raw gauge yourself at waterdata.usgs.gov.

Is Clear Fork of the Mohican — Pleasant Hill Dam to Loudonville good for beginners?

This section is rated Class II. At good levels it suits confident beginners and up, but it can have riffles or small rapids. Scout anything you can't see, and stay off it at high water.

When is the best time to paddle Mohican River here?

Typically April–October, when flows are most reliable for this section. Spring can run high after rain or snowmelt; late summer can drop too low. Always check today's gauge reading rather than assuming.

How long does it take to float Clear Fork of the Mohican — Pleasant Hill Dam to Loudonville?

This reach is about 4.9 miles, roughly 2.5 hours at a relaxed pace. Higher water is faster; low water and headwinds are slower. Add time for stops.

Clear Fork of the Mohican — Pleasant Hill Dam to Loudonville: River Level Today — Can You Paddle It?

Class II4.9 mi · ~2.5 hrMohican RiverOhio

Verdict · updated Aug 24, 10:15 AM UTC

Good to paddle

Levels are within the typical runnable range for this section.

Estimated range

1.5 ft

USGS gauge 03133500

Runnable 1.1 – ? ft

01.12.22.5

What this means today

At 1.5 ft the Mohican River is 0.4 ft above the 1.1 ft minimum for this reach. There is no published upper bound for this section, so the reading tells you it is floatable, not how pushy it is.

Over the last 24 hours it has barely moved, 1.6 ft to 1.5 ft.

Paddling Clear Fork of the Mohican — Pleasant Hill Dam to Loudonville

Mohican River at Clear Fork of the Mohican — Pleasant Hill Dam to Loudonville is a 4.9-mile Class II run in Ohio — bouncy wave trains and the occasional small rapid. Most paddlers put in at Pleasant Hill Reservoir Dam (below dam) and take out at Black Fork / SR 3 at Loudonville, a trip that runs about 2.5 hours at a relaxed pace.

Whether it's worth the drive comes down to flow. This section generally paddles well at above 1.1 ft (a conservative estimate — see our methodology). Much below that and the Mohican River gets low and bony, so you end up scraping gravel and walking the shallows; well above the top of the range it turns fast, cold and pushy, which is a more serious day than most casual boaters want. We read USGS gauge 03133500 about every 30 minutes and compare the live number to that window, so the verdict at the top of this page reflects conditions right now rather than a monthly average.

Flows here are usually most dependable April–October. Spring can run high after rain or snowmelt, and late summer often drops too low to float well — but the gauge always beats the calendar, so check today's reading before you go.

7-day flow trend

7-day flow trend is unavailable for this gauge right now.

Section facts

Difficulty: Class II
Length: 4.9 mi
Float time: ~2.5 hr
Best months: April–October
Put-in: Pleasant Hill Reservoir Dam (below dam)
Take-out: Black Fork / SR 3 at Loudonville

Reading USGS gauge 03133500 — Clear Fork bl Pleasant Hill Dam nr Perrysville OH ↗ · runnable range is an estimate (see methodology)

FAQ

What water level is good for paddling Clear Fork of the Mohican — Pleasant Hill Dam to Loudonville?: This section is generally runnable at above 1.1 ft (a conservative estimate — see our methodology). Below that it gets too low and bony; well above the top of the range it becomes pushy and then dangerous. We compare the live USGS reading to that range to produce today's verdict.
How do I check Mohican River levels?: We read USGS gauge 03133500 — the same public data USGS publishes — about every 30 minutes and compare it to the runnable range for this reach. You can also view the raw gauge yourself at waterdata.usgs.gov.
Is Clear Fork of the Mohican — Pleasant Hill Dam to Loudonville good for beginners?: This section is rated Class II. At good levels it suits confident beginners and up, but it can have riffles or small rapids. Scout anything you can't see, and stay off it at high water.
When is the best time to paddle Mohican River here?: Typically April–October, when flows are most reliable for this section. Spring can run high after rain or snowmelt; late summer can drop too low. Always check today's gauge reading rather than assuming.
How long does it take to float Clear Fork of the Mohican — Pleasant Hill Dam to Loudonville?: This reach is about 4.9 miles, roughly 2.5 hours at a relaxed pace. Higher water is faster; low water and headwinds are slower. Add time for stops.

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