Hazel Landing to Olivers Woods

Surprisingly scenic, this float meanders past Town Run Bike Trails, under the 465-N bridge, ending as it wraps quietly behind the Keystone shopping area to the Oliver’s Woods take out.

About the Float

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Current Weather

Currently: Overcast, 71°F, Winds SW at 20 MPH Today: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 5pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Temperature falling to around 50 by 5pm. South southwest wind 14 to 17 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Tonight: Scattered showers, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 31. North northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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Hazel Landing Park

39.94167,-86.06932

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Canoe/Paddle Launch. Easy walk from parking area to launch. Parking lot lit for early and after hours drops.

Oliver's Woods

39.91439,-86.09642

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Canoe/Paddle Access. A 100 yard drag from ramp and parking lot. Parking lot lit for early and after hours drops.

Float Specifics

Float Duration

1.5 to 2 hrs

Float Length

3.4 river miles

Approximate Shuttle Time

5-10 minutes

Points of Interest

Town Run Park

Secondary paddle access point.

Double Islands

The river runs fast through here. At a depth of 4′ or more, the line between the islands is passable. River left is passable at lower levels. There is a downed tree on the bank of river left that should be avoided. There is a shallow riffle after the islands where you may need to walk your boat at lower water levels.

The Chute

Passable on River Left. There are many strainers here, so be prepared to duck to avoid them.

Goose Island

This public island in an abandoned quarry is a perfect spot for a lunch stop. The current takes you due west, then turns north towards Oliver’s Woods.