Indiana whitewater - East Race, unknown County

Whitewater course section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II(III)     0.4 miles
  The nature scenery of Indiana and the water flowing gracefully down East Race will make you feel great. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. If you're coming from South Bend-Mishawaka it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Whitewater course section of East Race is 0.4 miles long and it is classified as a class II(III) section by
    American Whitewater. There are nice comfortable hotels here, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. This is a very short stretch so you'd better be prepared to
walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This is the only paddling section along East Race.

Briefly about the general area:
East Race is a good place of common rainfall; through June this area sees the most rain while February is frequently the driest month. For the period of the summer here at East Race, high temperatures mostly reach the 80's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 20's, and
 
overnight lows at East Race all through the winter usually plunge into the 10's.
Lots of people from South Bend-Mishawaka come to East Race.

East Race, Whitewater course road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II(III)
Length: 0.4 miles
Average Gradient: 12 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.678
Longitude: -86.24701

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.678
Longitude: -86.24701

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Current weather conditions at East Race, Indiana
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Local climate location: DOWAGIAC 12 miles away


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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near East Race.
 Whitewater Near East Race:
Christiana Creek, Elkhart County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 1.5 miles long (West Simonton to St. Joseph River)
 Ski Areas Near East Race:
Swiss Valley, Michigan , 32 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Timber Ridge, Michigan , 49 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Bittersweet, Michigan , 53 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Cannonsburg, Michigan , 88 miles away, 250 vertical feet
 Hotels Near East Race:
South Bend Marriott, South Bend , 0 miles away
Residence Inn South Bend, South Bend , 0 miles away
Holiday Inn SOUTH BEND DOWNTOWN, South Bend , 0 miles away
Fairfield Inn & Suites South Bend, South Bend , 2 miles away
Hilton Garden Inn South Bend, South Bend , 2 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near East Race:
Spaulding Lake Campground, Niles, 6 miles away
Beaver Ridge Campground, Lakeville, 8 miles away
Nub Lake Camp Grounds, Niles, 9 miles away
 National Parks Near East Race:
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Porter - IN , 54 miles away
 Golf Courses Near East Race:
Warren Golf Course, South Bend , 0 miles away
Morris Park Country Club, South Bend , 2 miles away
Eberhart-Petro Municiple Golf Course, Mishawaka , 6 miles away
 Lakes Near East Race

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