Ohio whitewater - Big Creek, Geauga County Geauga county, Girdled Road to Helen Hazen Wyman Park Painesville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     7.2 miles   The scenic beauty of Geauga County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This stretch of Big Creek is 7.2 miles long and is a class III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. No need to look hard for hotels, but do book a room     before you come because it is a very popular destination. The Girdled Road to Helen Hazen Wyman Park Painesville stretch is the only paddling stretch along Big Creek. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. Briefly about the general area: All through the warmest time of the year, highs frequently are in the 80's at Big Creek. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 60's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 30's, and night lows in the 10's for Big Creek. A short trip to Cascade Falls is always worthwhile. An average amount of   precipitation falls at Big Creek; September is when you get the most rain here while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Big Creek, Girdled Road to Helen Hazen Wyman Park Painesville road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 7.2 miles Average Gradient: 30 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.64923 Longitude: -81.18774 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.69979 Longitude: -81.2318 Paddler input for Big Creek, Ohio: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Big Creek, Ohio Local climate location: PAINESVILLE 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Quail Hollow Resort, Painesville 2 miles away The grace and hospitality of a true resort hotel. The luxurious amenities of a full-service resort. Relax in a smoke free environment and enjoy fresh air. Fine dining. Championship golf. A tranquil s... Baymont Inn And Suites Concord/Mentor, Concord 2 miles away - Award Winning 'Best Of Baymont' 2008 - Free Hard Wired and Wireless High Speed Internet Access - Airport Shuttle Available at www.gohopkins.com - Complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast - Com... Residence Inn Cleveland Mentor, Mentor 6 miles away At the Residence Inn Cleveland Mentor, we have perfected the extended-stay experience by combining all the comforts of home with our passion for making every guest feel welcome. Our suites offer separ...   All Ohio Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Ohio. Books about whitewater paddling on Big Creek, Ohio List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Big Creek, Ohio. Find a whitewater outfitter in Ohio Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Ashtabula, Ohio Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Ashtabula, Ohio, the metro area neareast to Big Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Big Creek.   Whitewater Near Big Creek: Kellogg Creek, Lake / Geauga County , 3 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (Grand River Tributary) Paine Creek, Lake County , 5 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 3 miles long (Grand River Tributary) Chagrin River - East Branch, Geauga-Lake County , 10 miles away, Class II - 4.7 miles long (Mitchell Mills Road to Daniels Park) Chagrin River, Lake County , 14 miles away, Class I - 7.7 miles long (Rogers Road to Daniels Park) Grand River, Ashtabula County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Harpersfield Dam to Hidden Valley) Chagrin River - Aurora Branch, Cuyahoga County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.55 miles long (Chagrin Reservation) Tinker's Creek, Cuyahoga County , 28 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.65 miles long (Pleasant Valley to Tinker's reservation) Cuyahoga River, Portage/Summit County , 29 miles away, Class II(III) - 0.25 miles long (Kent to Munroe Falls)   Ski Areas Near Big Creek: Alpine Valley, Ohio , 8 miles away, 230 vertical feet Brandywine, Ohio , 31 miles away, 240 vertical feet Boston Mills, Ohio , 32 miles away, 240 vertical feet   Hotels Near Big Creek: Quail Hollow Resort, Painesville , 2 miles away Baymont Inn And Suites Concord/Mentor, Concord , 2 miles away Residence Inn Cleveland Mentor, Mentor , 6 miles away Value Place Mentor, Mentor , 6 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites MENTOR (LAMALFA CONF CENTRE), Mentor , 7 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Big Creek: Camp Roosevelt, Perry, 7 miles away Windrush Hollow Camp, Chardon, 9 miles away Camp Ho Mita KODA, Newbury, 10 miles away   Trails Near Big Creek: Erie Trail, Geauga County , 11 miles away Mushers Trail, Geauga County , 11 miles away Beach Trail, Geauga County , 11 miles away Mohawk Trail, Geauga County , 11 miles away Iroquois Trail, Geauga County , 11 miles away   National Parks Near Big Creek: Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, Brecksville - OH , 34 miles away   Golf Courses Near Big Creek: Painesville Country Club, Painesville , 2 miles away Casement Golf Club, Painesville , 3 miles away Little Mountain Country Club, Painesville , 4 miles away