Vermilion
2. Middle: Edison Hwy/US20 (Schoepfle Gardens) to Mill Hollow Park(Birmingham)
| Difficulty | I(II) |
| Length | 8.1 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 3 fpm |
| Gauge | Vermilion River Near Vermilion Oh |
| Flow Rate as of 38 minutes | 2.35 ftbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | May 20, 2025 |
River Description
Put-in at the city Park in Birmingham and take-out in the Mill Hollow Lorain County Park.
River Features
Put In
Schoeptle Garden in Birmingham, OH off SR113 Edison Hwy on Market St
Parking & Rest Rooms
Put-In access on river left
Take Out
Trip Reports
Log in to add a reportI run this stretch quite often, though I put in at the Garfield Road Crossing since I live just down the street and have permission to put in by the neighbors. It's a nice easy run that I can hit at moments notice since I live so close to the river. If you are a novice kayaker I would recommend running this between 3.5ft and 4.25ft with the middle of that range being the most fun. There is a decent stretch of rapids after the 113 crossing and just before the Dean Hollow Bridge. These are probably the only two sections that would be considered a light class II on a consistent basis at these levels. Otherwise the river is mostly pools with small drops that would considered class I-I+ in nature.
Matt gets ready to race in another Vermilion River Race in his Downriver Kayak.