Black River
About
The Vermilion - Lorain Water Trail provides a paddling experience that is unique to the State of Ohio, offering both river and open water travel along the lakeshore. The trail begins along the shale cliffs of the Vermilion River at the Vermilion River Reservation in Brownhelm Township. It winds along the river and exits into Lake Erie in Vermilion. It then follows the shoreline of Lake Erie, passing Lakeview Park and entering the mouth of the Black River near downtown Lorain. The trail passes the U.S. Steel Mill and ends at the Bur Oak Area of the Black River Reservation.  
River conditions are community-verified. CFS ranges, difficulty ratings, and access points may not reflect every flow level or seasonal change. Always check current conditions, scout unfamiliar rapids, and paddle within your skill level.