Ohio whitewater - Cuyahoga River, Summit County Summit county, Broad Blvd to Front St section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     1 miles   If you're coming from Akron it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The wonderful Summit County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. The campgrounds here at Cuyahoga River are pretty good. The average Ohio whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. This is an extremely short stretch so better bring some good     walking shoes. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Broad Blvd to Front St section is just one of them. There are some good hotels near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. This stretch of Cuyahoga River in Summit County is 1 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V section. Briefly about the general area: People from Akron love to come to Cuyahoga River. All through the summer at Cuyahoga River temperatures are typically in the 80's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 50's. All through the winter   this place gets highs in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Cuyahoga River. An average amount of rainfall falls at Cuyahoga River; most of the rain falls through May, and the driest month of the year 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 Easy access off of RT8 less than a mile from Akron... Sheraton Suites Akron/Cuyahoga Falls, Cuyahoga Falls A breathtaking and convenient location combined with superb comfort and hospitality ? that?s the beauty of Sheraton Suites Akron/Cuyahoga Falls. As you awaken to the calm, rippling sounds of the Cuyah... Courtyard by Marriott Akron Stow, Stow 3 miles away Whether traveling for business or fun, Courtyard by Marriott? makes all of your travels successful by providing exactly what you need: spacious, thoughtful guest rooms; a hot breakfast buffet; and ser...   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 Crowne Plaza Hotel Akron, Oh, Akron , 3 miles away The Quaker Square Inn at the University of Akron, Akron , 3 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Cuyahoga River: Tamsin RV Park, Peninsula, 4 miles away Mar-lynn Lake Park, Streetsboro, 9 miles away Countryside Camp Ground, Mogadore, 10 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