Root River Boat Ramp
Root River Boat Ramp
Preston Public Hand Launch provides canoe access to the South Branch Root River in downtown Preston, with public restrooms and parking available at the Preston Trailhead Park.
This location serves as a take-out point for paddlers running the scenic upstream sections and offers easy access to the Class I-II rapids and limestone bluff scenery characteristic of this section of river.
The site connects to the free Root River & Harmony-Preston Valley State Trails system, making it convenient for multi-sport recreation combining paddling and biking.
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