Ohio whitewater - Chagrin River - Aurora Branch, Cuyahoga County Cuyahoga county, Chagrin Reservation section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     1.55 miles   The Chagrin Reservation section of Chagrin River - Aurora Branch in Ohio is 1.55 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Akron, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find     lots of paddling places. There are nice comfortable hotels here, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The nature scenery of Cuyahoga County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. This is a short paddling stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Chagrin Reservation section is one of them. Briefly about the general area: The amount of rain that falls at Chagrin River - Aurora Branch is close to the national average; the month of June is the wettest with most of the rain while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Don't leave Chagrin River - Aurora Branch without first paying a visit to Chagrin Falls.   Throughout the long summer days highs here at Chagrin River - Aurora Branch get into the 80's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 60's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 30's, and nighttime lows at Chagrin River - Aurora Branch through the winter generally dip into the 10's. Chagrin River - Aurora Branch, Chagrin Reservation road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 1.55 miles Average Gradient: 40 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.4112 Longitude: -81.41221 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.4252 Longitude: -81.41861 Paddler input for Chagrin River - Aurora Branch, Ohio: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Chagrin River - Aurora Branch, Ohio Local climate location: CLEVELAND WSFO AP 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Hampton Inn Cleveland-Solon, Oh, Solon 4 miles away The Hampton Inn Cleveland-Solon OH hotel is located in the heart of the Solon business district an attractive upscale area within walking distance of many restaurants shopping - Solon Cinemas. Only 15... 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Outdoors Recreation Near Akron, Ohio Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Akron, Ohio, the metro area neareast to Chagrin River - Aurora Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Chagrin River - Aurora Branch.   Whitewater Near Chagrin River - Aurora Branch: Chagrin River, Lake County , 9 miles away, Class I - 7.7 miles long (Rogers Road to Daniels Park) Tinker's Creek, Cuyahoga County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.65 miles long (Pleasant Valley to Tinker's reservation) Chagrin River - East Branch, Geauga-Lake County , 12 miles away, Class II - 4.7 miles long (Mitchell Mills Road to Daniels Park) Cuyahoga River, Summit / Cuyahoga County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 2.7 miles long (Route 303 to Boston Mills Road) Chippewa Creek, Cuyahoga County , 14 miles away, Class V - 1.65 miles long (Rt. 82 to Brecksville Reservation) Cuyahoga River, Portage/Summit County , 14 miles away, Class II(III) - 0.25 miles long (Kent to Munroe Falls) Cuyahoga River, Summit County , 15 miles away, Class I - 6.8 miles long (Ira Road to Route 303) Cuyahoga River, Summit County , 16 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Broad Blvd to Front St) Cuyahoga River, Summit County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Ohio Edison Dam to Cascade Valley Metro Park) Kellogg Creek, Lake / Geauga County , 19 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (Grand River Tributary)   Ski Areas Near Chagrin River - Aurora Branch: Brandywine, Ohio , 12 miles away, 240 vertical feet Alpine Valley, Ohio , 12 miles away, 230 vertical feet Boston Mills, Ohio , 13 miles away, 240 vertical feet Clear Fork, Ohio , 82 miles away, 300 vertical feet Snow Trails, Ohio , 84 miles away, 300 vertical feet Peek N Peak, New York , 121 miles away, 400 vertical feet Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 125 miles away, 180 vertical feet Pine Nob, Michigan , 151 miles away, 300 vertical feet Cockaigne, New York , 162 miles away, 430 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 163 miles away, 750 vertical feet   Hotels Near Chagrin River - Aurora Branch: Hampton Inn Cleveland-Solon, Oh, Solon , 4 miles away Springhill Suites By Marriott Cleveland/Solon, Solon , 4 miles away Staybridge Suites CLEVELAND EAST MAYFIELD HTS., Mayfield Heights , 5 miles away Super 8 Motel - Cleveland/Beachwood, Beachwood , 5 miles away Fairfield Inn & Suites Cleveland Beachwood, Beachwood , 5 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Chagrin River - Aurora Branch: Geauga Lake Campground, Aurora, 7 miles away Mar-lynn Lake Park, Streetsboro, 9 miles away Woodside Lake Park, Streetsboro, 11 miles away   Trails Near Chagrin River - Aurora Branch: Mushers Trail, Geauga County , 13 miles away Mohawk Trail, Geauga County , 14 miles away Beach Trail, Geauga County , 14 miles away Iroquois Trail, Geauga County , 14 miles away Erie Trail, Geauga County , 15 miles away   National Parks Near Chagrin River - Aurora Branch: Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, Brecksville - OH , 15 miles away   Golf Courses Near Chagrin River - Aurora Branch: Grantwood Golf Course, Solon , 3 miles away Gleneagles Golf Club & Driving Range, Twinsburg , 4 miles away   Lakes Near Chagrin River - Aurora Branch