Ohio may be located in the middle of the country, but that doesn’t make it entirely landlocked. There are actually many gorgeous waterways throughout the state — including Lake Erie, one of the country’s Great Lakes! That means the state is a haven for kayaking, and kayaking is a great way to see Ohio in a new light. Here’s one of our favorite trails.
One of the best parts about living in Ohio? The plethora of kayaking possibilities!
Douglas Sacha via Getty Images Ohio is spotted with gorgeous lakes and rivers — and of course, one of the Great Lakes, Lake Erie, is in Ohio, too.
One of the prettiest and most interesting kayak trails in Ohio takes you throughout the Lake Erie Islands.
Douglas Sacha via Getty Images There are many Lake Erie Islands water trails, and they all show you a new side of the area.
Our favorite trail is probably the Mainland Trail.
Bryan Rubin / 500px via Getty Images You can kayak up to 30 miles on this trail, which takes you to a variety of spots within the Lake Erie Islands.
You get to see Lake Erie, Sandusky Bay, Kelleys Island and South Bass Island on this trail.
Photo by Mike Kline (notkalvin) via Getty Images It starts at Catawba Island State Park and ends at Marblehead Lighthouse.
One of the highlights is when you paddle through the Great Egret Marsh Preserve.
Jen Goellnitz/Flickr This preserve lets you experience beautiful marshlands and see the most unique and gorgeous birds.
The shoreline is ever-changing along this trail, going past towns, wooded areas, and more.
Douglas Sacha via Getty Images Pull up wherever when you’d like a break from the water!
Ohio’s Marblehead Lighthouse is the oldest continuing operating lighthouse on the Great Lakes.
dszc via Getty Images Such a lovely, historic site makes for a great ending point.
It’s truly an awe-inspiring experience on the water.
Ali Majdfar via Getty Images It’s a great workout and a great way to experience the islands!
You can find a map and more information on the trail here from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Douglas Sacha via Getty Images
Ohio is spotted with gorgeous lakes and rivers — and of course, one of the Great Lakes, Lake Erie, is in Ohio, too.
There are many Lake Erie Islands water trails, and they all show you a new side of the area.
Bryan Rubin / 500px via Getty Images
You can kayak up to 30 miles on this trail, which takes you to a variety of spots within the Lake Erie Islands.
Photo by Mike Kline (notkalvin) via Getty Images
It starts at Catawba Island State Park and ends at Marblehead Lighthouse.
Jen Goellnitz/Flickr
This preserve lets you experience beautiful marshlands and see the most unique and gorgeous birds.
Douglas Sacha via Getty Images
Pull up wherever when you’d like a break from the water!
dszc via Getty Images
Such a lovely, historic site makes for a great ending point.
Ali Majdfar via Getty Images
It’s a great workout and a great way to experience the islands!
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