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 beautiful scenery of Ohio and the water flowing gracefully down Big Creek make the trip here worthwhile. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. There are some good hotels near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The Girdled Road to Helen Hazen Wyman Park Painesville stretch of Big Creek in Ohio is 7.2 miles long and is a class III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Big Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Girdled     Road to Helen Hazen Wyman Park Painesville section is the only one. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Ohio are often easier than in other states, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Briefly about the general area: The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Cascade Falls. During the summer, highs frequently are in the 80's at Big Creek while overnight lows are usually in the 60's. Through the winter highs are in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Big Creek. A typical amount of rain falls here at Big Creek; the month with most of the rain is September, and the driest month of the year is February.   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, Concord 2 miles away #NAME?... Residence Inn By Marriott 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 Clear Fork, Ohio , 101 miles away, 300 vertical feet Snow Trails, Ohio , 102 miles away, 300 vertical feet Peek N Peak, New York , 104 miles away, 400 vertical feet Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 119 miles away, 180 vertical feet Cockaigne, New York , 145 miles away, 430 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 157 miles away, 750 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 159 miles away, 610 vertical feet   Hotels Near Big Creek: Quail Hollow Resort, Painesville , 2 miles away Baymont Inn and Suites Concord, Concord , 2 miles away Residence Inn By Marriott Cleveland/Mentor, Mentor , 6 miles away Value Place Mentor, Mentor , 6 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Mentor(Lamalfa Conference Ctr), 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