Ohio whitewater - Cuyahoga River, Summit County Summit county, Broad Blvd to Front St section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     1 miles   The Broad Blvd to Front St stretch of Cuyahoga River in Ohio is 1 miles long and it is classified as a class V section by American Whitewater. The natural beauty of Summit County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. This stretch is very short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. There's camping available near Cuyahoga River. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. No need to look hard for hotels, but do book a room before you come because it is a     very popular destination. The average Ohio whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. The starting point is not too far from Akron, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. Briefly about the general area: Summer at Cuyahoga River comes with high temperatures in the 80's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 50's. During the wintertime this place gets highs in the 30's; night lows during the wintertime for Cuyahoga River tend to be in the 10's. Lots of folks from Akron come to Cuyahoga River. Cuyahoga River gets a normal amount of rain; the wettest month of the year is mostly May, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest of the months is January.   Cuyahoga River, Broad Blvd to Front St road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 1 miles Average Gradient: 75 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.12886 Longitude: -81.48422 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.11833 Longitude: -81.49295 Paddler input for Cuyahoga River, Ohio: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Cuyahoga River, Ohio Local climate location: CHIPPEWA LAKE 5 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Country Inn And Suites By Carlson Cuyahoga Falls, Cuyahoga Falls The Country Inns & Suites by Carlson Cuyahoga Falls features an indoor pool, indoor whirlpool and exercise room. Our Full Hot Breakfast includes freshly prepared Belgian waffles, sausage gravy and bis... Sheraton Suites Akron/Cuyahoga Falls, Cuyahoga Falls Breathtaking views await you at the Sheraton Suites Akron/Cuyahoga Falls. Close to the calm, rippling sounds of the Cuyahoga’s waters, it’s hard to believe that you’re just minutes away from some of N... Courtyard by Marriott Akron Stow, Stow 3 miles away At Courtyard by Marriott Akron Stow hotel, you'll enjoy the experience of the newly styled, freshly designed open Lobby and separate Business Library. The Courtyard by Marriott Akron Stow hotel allow...   All Ohio Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Ohio. Books about whitewater paddling on Cuyahoga River, Ohio List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Cuyahoga River, 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 Akron, Ohio Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Akron, Ohio, the metro area neareast to Cuyahoga River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Cuyahoga River.   Whitewater Near Cuyahoga River: Cuyahoga River, Summit County , 1 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Ohio Edison Dam to Cascade Valley Metro Park) Cuyahoga River, Summit County , 7 miles away, Class I - 6.8 miles long (Ira Road to Route 303) Cuyahoga River, Summit / Cuyahoga County , 8 miles away, Class I-II - 2.7 miles long (Route 303 to Boston Mills Road) Yellow Creek, Summit County , 8 miles away, Class II(III) - 4.3 miles long (Ghent to Cuyahoga River) Cuyahoga River, Portage/Summit County , 8 miles away, Class II(III) - 0.25 miles long (Kent to Munroe Falls) Chippewa Creek, Cuyahoga County , 13 miles away, Class V - 1.65 miles long (Rt. 82 to Brecksville Reservation) Tinker's Creek, Cuyahoga County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.65 miles long (Pleasant Valley to Tinker's reservation) Chagrin River - Aurora Branch, Cuyahoga County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.55 miles long (Chagrin Reservation) Rocky River - North Branch, Medina County , 22 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Nichols Road to Granger Road) Chagrin River, Lake County , 25 miles away, Class I - 7.7 miles long (Rogers Road to Daniels Park)   Ski Areas Near Cuyahoga River: Boston Mills, Ohio , 9 miles away, 240 vertical feet Brandywine, Ohio , 9 miles away, 240 vertical feet Alpine Valley, Ohio , 26 miles away, 230 vertical feet Clear Fork, Ohio , 70 miles away, 300 vertical feet Snow Trails, Ohio , 73 miles away, 300 vertical feet Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 125 miles away, 180 vertical feet Peek N Peak, New York , 131 miles away, 400 vertical feet Pine Nob, Michigan , 155 miles away, 300 vertical feet Mad River, Ohio , 157 miles away, 300 vertical feet Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 160 miles away, 600 vertical feet   Hotels Near Cuyahoga River: Country Inn And Suites By Carlson Cuyahoga Falls, Cuyahoga Falls , 0 miles away Sheraton Suites Akron/Cuyahoga Falls, Cuyahoga Falls , 1 miles away Courtyard by Marriott Akron Stow, Stow , 3 miles away The Quaker Square Inn at the University of Akron, Akron , 3 miles away The Akron City Centre Hotel, Akron , 3 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Cuyahoga River: Tamsin RV Park, Peninsula, 4 miles away Stow Silver Springs Park, Stow, 7 miles away Mar-lynn Lake Park, Streetsboro, 9 miles away   National Parks Near Cuyahoga River: Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, Brecksville - OH , 13 miles away   Golf Courses Near Cuyahoga River: Valley View Golf Club, Akron , 2 miles away Sycamore Valley Golf Course, Akron , 4 miles away Riverwoods Golf Course, Akron , 5 miles away   Lakes Near Cuyahoga River