Mad River — Local services in Urbana

My favorite river to kayak. I have kayaked 40 out of the 60 miles. The first 10 miles is too shallow to navigate. The only portion I have not done is the final 10. The upper section is pretty calm and scenic, the middle section is is most suited for paddling and stopping to have fun with friends or swim, and the lower portion has lots of rapids to make for a challenge. The water is crystal clear and offers decent trout fishing. The last canoe livery is Mad River Adventure, below that is where things get dangerous. There are lots of snake back curves, down trees, rapids, and whirlpools. Novice paddlers should stay north of this. Experienced paddlers with their own gear will get a good...

I grew up tubing and swimming in this river. The water is beautiful and ice cold. I highly recommend life jackets for any kids. Rivers are unpredictable and you should always stay safe. You can even go canoeing on the river. But if your looking for a relaxing free trip on the river I...

The river was certainly mad. I'll tell you that much great place to get some outdoor activities going. Kayaking white water rafting different seasons will run different experience levels. You can even go hiking nearby. There's a lot of restaurants and great options around the...