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Ohio whitewater - Chagrin River - Aurora Branch, Cuyahoga County
Cuyahoga
county,
Chagrin Reservation section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III-IV 1.55 miles
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This 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. If you're coming from Akron it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The nature scenery of Cuyahoga County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than |
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those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting some good exercise
| and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. The Chagrin Reservation stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. This is a somewhat short section so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. There's camping available near Chagrin River - Aurora Branch.
Briefly about the general area:
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average; during June this area sees the most rain, and January is when it's the driest. A visit to Chagrin River - Aurora Branch wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Chagrin Falls.
At Chagrin River - Aurora Branch through the summertime highs are in the 80's while
night lows are commonly in the 60's. Throughout the winter the highs are usually in the 30's, and after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Chagrin River - Aurora Branch fall into the 10's.
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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
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.4112
Longitude: -81.41221
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.4252
Longitude: -81.41861
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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.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Chagrin River - Aurora Branch. |
| | Whitewater Near Chagrin River - Aurora Branch:
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Chagrin River, Lake
County
, 9 miles away, Class I - 7.7 miles long (Rogers Road to Daniels Park) |
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Tinker's Creek, Cuyahoga
County
, 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.65 miles long (Pleasant Valley to Tinker's reservation) |
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Chagrin River - East Branch, Geauga-Lake
County
, 12 miles away, Class II - 4.7 miles long (Mitchell Mills Road to Daniels Park) |
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Cuyahoga River, Summit / Cuyahoga
County
, 12 miles away, Class I-II - 2.7 miles long (Route 303 to Boston Mills Road) |
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Chippewa Creek, Cuyahoga
County
, 14 miles away, Class V - 1.65 miles long (Rt. 82 to Brecksville Reservation) |
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Cuyahoga River, Portage/Summit
County
, 14 miles away, Class II(III) - 0.25 miles long (Kent to Munroe Falls) |
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Cuyahoga River, Summit
County
, 15 miles away, Class I - 6.8 miles long (Ira Road to Route 303) |
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Cuyahoga River, Summit
County
, 16 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Broad Blvd to Front St) |
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Cuyahoga River, Summit
County
, 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Ohio Edison Dam to Cascade Valley Metro Park) |
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Kellogg Creek, Lake / Geauga
County
, 19 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (Grand River Tributary) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Chagrin River - Aurora Branch:
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Brandywine, Ohio
, 12 miles away, 240 vertical feet |
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Alpine Valley, Ohio
, 12 miles away, 230 vertical feet |
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Boston Mills, Ohio
, 13 miles away, 240 vertical feet |
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Clear Fork, Ohio
, 82 miles away, 300 vertical feet |
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Snow Trails, Ohio
, 84 miles away, 300 vertical feet |
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Peek N Peak, New York
, 121 miles away, 400 vertical feet |
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Boyce Park, Pennsylvania
, 125 miles away, 180 vertical feet |
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Pine Nob, Michigan
, 151 miles away, 300 vertical feet |
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Cockaigne, New York
, 162 miles away, 430 vertical feet |
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Seven Springs, Pennsylvania
, 163 miles away, 750 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Chagrin River - Aurora Branch:
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Springhill Suites By Marriott Cleveland/Solon, Solon
, 4 miles away |
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Staybridge Suites CLEVELAND EAST MAYFIELD HTS., Mayfield Heights
, 5 miles away |
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Cleveland Beachwood, Beachwood
, 5 miles away |
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Super 8 Motel - Cleveland/Beachwood, Beachwood
, 5 miles away |
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Courtyard Cleveland/East Beachwood, Beachwood
, 5 miles away |
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| | Trails Near Chagrin River - Aurora Branch:
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Mushers Trail, Geauga County
, 13 miles away |
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Mohawk Trail, Geauga County
, 14 miles away |
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Beach Trail, Geauga County
, 14 miles away |
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Iroquois Trail, Geauga County
, 14 miles away |
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Erie Trail, Geauga County
, 15 miles away |
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