Trails and Trip Times for the
Wading and Oswego Rivers
- All times are approximate depending on individual ability.
- Trips times may vary due to water levels and obstructions.
Bodine Field to Chips Folly
Time: 1½ hours
River Distance: 3.6 miles
Straight Distance:
2.1 miles
Camping Permit Required for this Area
Evans Bridge to Bodine Field
Time: 1¾ hours
River Distance: 4.1 miles
Straight Distance:
2.0 miles
Camping Permit Required for this Area
Evans Bridge to Beaver Branch
Time: 2 hours
River Distance: 4.3 miles
Straight Distance: 2.1
miles
Hawkin Bridge to Evans Bridge
Time: 3 hours
River Distance: 5.8 miles
Straight Distance: 3.0
miles
Oswego Lake to Harrisville Lake
Time: 4 hours
River Distance: 7.7 miles
Straight Distance: 5.1
miles
Hawkin Bridge to Bodine Field
Time: 4¾ hours
River Distance: 9.1 miles
Straight Distance:
5.0 miles
Camping Permit Required for this Area
Hawkin Bridge to Beaver Branch
Time: 5 hours
River Distance: 9.5 miles
Straight Distance: 5.1
miles
Speedwell Bridge to Evans Bridge
Time: 6 hours
River Distance: 11.4 miles
Straight Distance: 6.0
miles
Speedwell Bridge to Bodine Field
Time: 7¾ hours
Distance: 14.8 miles
Straight Distance: 7.5
miles
Camping Permit Required for this Area
Speedwell Bridge to Beaver Branch
Time: 8 hours
River Distance: 15.7 miles
Straight Distance:
7.8 miles
Trail Map
Special Note
We encourage our canoers and kayakers to relax and enjoy the gentle rivers and beauty of the forest. You can add extra time for swimming and picnicking to any trip. However, all boats must be returned by 5 p.m. Plan accordingly to make the most of your day. Please schedule yourself enough time. Your choice of trail is determined by how early you check-in at the store.
5 hour trips must arrive no later than 10:30 a.m.
4 hour trips must
arrive no later than 11:30 a.m.
3 hour trips must arrive no later than
12:30 p.m.
2 hour trips must arrive no later than 1:30 p.m.
Safety Tips
Everyone must wear a life vest while on the river.
- Steer clear of other boaters.
- Always be aware of the water current and depth.
- Stay away from low hanging trees and branches.
- Place your cell phone in a resealable plastic bag, and keep it with you.