Rivers

The city of Marietta is a historic river town which lies at the confluence of the Ohio and the Muskingum Rivers. Paddlers and rowers join us as we celebrate and explore Marietta’s waterways!

Bring your kayaks & other hand-powered vessels, or contact Marietta Adventure Company for kayak rentals.

Scroll down for a map of our local waterways and a listing of River-related weekend events! 


Mighty Muskingum River Raft Race

Check-in: 12 Noon

Start time: 1 pm

Start location: Muskingum Boat Ramp @ Indian Acres Park

Finish line: Harmar Bridge

Classes:

  • One Man Crew

  • Crew of Two or More

Rules:

  • All rafts must be homemade. No commercial-manufactured nautical parts allowed.

  • All rafts must be non-motorized. Paddles, oars, poles, paddlewheels, and sails are all acceptable.

  • All participants must wear shoes or sandals at all times.

  • All crew members must wear an appropriate Coast Guard approved PFD (life jacket) during the race.

  • Each raft must be equipped with 50’ length of a 3/8” towline.

  • All minors participating in the race must be accompanied to the race by a parent or legal guardian

  • Youth 12 and under may participate on a team with an adult.

  • Anyone acting without regard to the safety of themselves or others will be subject to disqualification based on the above provisions.

  • All rafts and raft parts must be removed from the premises immediately after awards presentation

Each crew member must sign a release of liability waiver prior to entering the water on the day of the event.

Questions? Call organizer Dave Rudie at 740-434-7224


Marietta Rivers Map

A few area routes to explore (click on map points and routes for more info):


River Events