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Middle River Forest Access

Middle River Forest Access (Access #89) is the official trailhead for the 45-mile Middle River Water Trail, featuring a hard-surface carrier access for canoes and kayaks along with a 3/8-mile hiking trail.

The 38-acre park offers primitive camping, wildlife viewing opportunities, and parking, making it an ideal starting point for paddlers seeking a moderately challenging float through scenic wooded bottomlands and limestone bluffs.


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