The Blanchard River Water Trail is 37.6 miles. It begins at Blanchard River Nature Preserve and ends at Blanchard Landing. There are numerous river access sites along the way, including Jackson Landing, Liberty Landing, and Blanchard Landing.
Jackson Landing
16894 Township Road 173, Findlay
Jackson Landing is an undeveloped, .9-acre natural area. It serves primarily as a landing option and rest area for canoeists and kayakers paddling the Blanchard River Water Trail from Blanchard River Nature Preserve to Riverbend Recreation Area and beyond.
Features:
- Picnicking areas
- Developed river access site
- Parking
- Seasonal restroom
U.S. Route 224, west of Findlay off County Road 140, on Liberty Township 89
Liberty Landing is owned by Hancock County and managed by the Hancock Park District. The 2-acre park is a popular starting point for canoeists and kayakers paddling a 9.3-mile section of the Blanchard River Water Trail to Blanchard Landing. As a wayside destination with a quiet country feel, visitors enjoy picnicking, fishing, and the sights and sounds of nature. Facilities include picnicking areas, developed river access site, parking, and seasonal restroom.
Features:
- Picnicking areas
- Developed river access site
- Parking
- Seasonal restroom
U.S. Route 224, west of Findlay off State Route 235
Blanchard Landing marks the end of the 37.6-mile Blanchard River Water Trail. As a wayside destination, the 3-acre park offers relative isolation and solitude. Visitors can escape for a while and enjoy fishing, picnicking, and the sounds of silence. Facilities include picnicking areas, developed river access site, parking, and seasonal restroom.
Features:
- Picnicking areas
- Developed river access site
- Parking
- Seasonal restroom