• Cincinnati hosts Paddlefest, the largest annual paddling event of its kind, which draws more than 2,000 paddlers for a trip on the Ohio River.
• Cincinnati enjoys the greatest variety of paddling-friendly streams. The streams include the Ohio, Great Miami, Little Miami, White Oak, Licking and Indian rivers as well as the Four Mile, Caesar Creek, Stonelick and O’Bannon creeks.
• Cincinnati features the largest number of paddling-access points. Combined, the Ohio, Great Miami, Little Miami, Whitewater, Licking and Indian rivers have about 25 places to launch canoes and kayaks.
• Cincinnati is home to Cincypaddlers, the largest locally based paddling club, which has more than 1,850 members.
• Cincinnati contains the largest number of paddling specialty shops. Many cities are fortunate to have one paddling retailer. Cincinnati has five.
• Cincinnati boasts the largest number of canoe and kayak liveries. Many cities have one or two liveries. Cincinnati has10.

 

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