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Deep River Water Trail
NOTE! Conditions have changed significantly on Deep River. Go to our RECENT RIVER CONDITIONS PAGE BEFORE PLANNING YOUR TRIP. As always, please see information on the safety page. And don’t forget to wear your lifejacket!
Running 16 miles from Lake George to Lake Michigan, Deep River’s width and calm current allows for easy navigation and provides an excellent trip for paddlers of all ages and skill levels. Enjoy a very natural paddling experience surrounded by deep sections of woods, grasslands, and marshes. Deep River provides a wonderful journey along undeveloped and unspoiled shorelines and is considered by many paddlers to be the area’s hidden gem.
Skill Level: Novice to intermediate
Type: Canoe or kayak
Conditions: Wide
Length: 16 miles
Need to Portage: Occasionally necessary
Lake Access Points:
Amenities: Restrooms/Portable
GPS Coordinates: 41.535085, -87.258620
111 E. Old Ridge Rd., Hobart
219-942-2987
cityofhobart.org
GPS Coordinates: 41.530672, -87.261570
500 S. Lake Park Ave., Hobart
219-942-2987
cityofhobart.com
River Access Points
Soccer and Rugby Field (Start)
GPS Coordinates: 41.536283, -87.255450
245 E. Old Ridge Rd., Hobart
219-942-2987
cityofhobart.org
Distance to Next Access Point: 3.1 mi
Amenities: Picnicking
GPS Coordinates: 41.567505, -87.236588
2701 Ripley St., Lake Station
219-962-7508
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Total Distance from Start: 3.1 mi
Distance to Next Access Point: 0.8 mi
GPS Coordinates: 41.571200, -87.240519
5899 E. 73rd Ave., Hobart
219-924-2987
cityofhobart.org
Total Distance from Start: 3.9 mi
Distance to Next Access Point: 3.3 mi
GPS Coordinates: 41.563207, -87.290893
3825 Liverpool Rd., Lake Station
219-391-8482
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Total Distance from Start: 7.2 mi