How long is the Mill Creek Water Trail?

The Mill Creek Water Trail is 22 miles long. It begins at Cedar Lakes and terminates at the Ohio River.

Where can I put in on the Mill Creek Water Trail?

Put-in locations are available at Ripley, Evans, Cottageville and Millwood, with the trail beginning at Cedar Lakes.

Where else can I kayak near Ripley, WV?

Good kayaking opportunities are also found at Rollins Lake, Elk Fork Lake and Woodrum Lake.

Mill Creek Water Trail | 22 Miles of Paddling in Jackson County, WV

Mill Creek Water Trail

Twenty-two miles, Cedar Lakes to the Ohio

The Mill Creek Water Trail carries paddlers 22 miles across Jackson County, beginning at Cedar Lakes and terminating at the Ohio River. Put-in locations at Ripley, Evans, Cottageville and Millwood let you take on the whole run or bite off a lazy afternoon.

It's flatwater country — good for a first kayak trip, a fishing float or a slow drift past farmland and sycamores. Paddlers who want still water instead can launch on Rollins, Elk Fork or Woodrum lakes, all within a short drive.

Always check water levels and weather before you launch, and let someone know your take-out point.

Cedar Lakes

Trail head, two miles south of Ripley.

Ripley

The most convenient put-in for visitors staying at I-77 Exit 138.

Evans

Mid-trail access near Rollins Lake.

Cottageville

Downstream access close to the Jackson County fairgrounds.

Millwood

Final stretch before the Ohio River terminus.

Answers

Water trail questions

How long is the Mill Creek Water Trail?: The Mill Creek Water Trail is 22 miles long. It begins at Cedar Lakes and terminates at the Ohio River.
Where can I put in on the Mill Creek Water Trail?: Put-in locations are available at Ripley, Evans, Cottageville and Millwood, with the trail beginning at Cedar Lakes.
Where else can I kayak near Ripley, WV?: Good kayaking opportunities are also found at Rollins Lake, Elk Fork Lake and Woodrum Lake.