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Mad River

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Why you'll love it

17.6 mi run
Flows year-round
81 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Flows year-round
Average flow
81 cfs
Average current
1.0 ft/s
Gradient
12.6 ft/mi
Drainage area
80 sq mi

Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.

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About this water

Mad River is a 18-mile paddling stretch near West Liberty, Ohio. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 81 cfs and a gradient of about 12.6 feet per mile.

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~26 min drive

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