Ohio whitewater - Cuyahoga River, Summit / Cuyahoga County

Summit / Cuyahoga county, Route 303 to Boston Mills Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     2.7 miles
  The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The put-in location is a short drive from Akron, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The nature scenery of Ohio and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Route 303 to Boston Mills Road stretch is just one of many. A good workout
    and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. There are many good hotels to choose from, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill
up quick. The Route 303 to Boston Mills Road section of Cuyahoga River is 2.7 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. This is a bit of a short stretch so better bring some good walking shoes.

Briefly about the general area:
Brandywine Falls is an inspiring place to check out while you're here; wonderful scenery and great skiing is what you acquire at Boston Mills. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Buttermilk Falls.
All through the summertime highs here at Cuyahoga River get into the 80's, and
 
during the night it cools down to the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's, and during the dark hours in the winter at Cuyahoga River temperatures dip to the 10's. A common amount of rain falls here at Cuyahoga River; the month of June is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month of the year is January.

Cuyahoga River, Route 303 to Boston Mills Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 2.7 miles
Average Gradient: 11 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.24265
Longitude: -81.55336

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.26213
Longitude: -81.53026

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Local climate location: CLEVELAND WSFO AP 1 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Clarion Inn and Conference Center, Hudson
3 miles away
The hotel is conveniently located in between Cleveland and Akron right off the Ohio turnpike. We are on the edge of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The hotel is 3 miles from Hudson's Historical dis...

Comfort Inn Boston Heights, Boston Heights
3 miles away
Free deluxe continental breakfast. Free coffee, tea and hot chocolate available 24 hours. Cleveland 20 miles. Akron 15 miles. Free wireless high-speed Internet access, refrigerator and microwave in al...

Knights Inn Cleveland/Macedonia, Macedonia
3 miles away
Newly renovated, the Knights Inn in Macedonia Cleveland is located at the intersection of I-271 State Rte. 8 and the Ohio Turnpike for easy access to the Eastside and Downtown of Cleveland, as well as...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Cuyahoga River.
 Whitewater Near Cuyahoga River:
Cuyahoga River, Summit County , 3 miles away, Class I - 6.8 miles long (Ira Road to Route 303)
Chippewa Creek, Cuyahoga County , 6 miles away, Class V - 1.65 miles long (Rt. 82 to Brecksville Reservation)
Yellow Creek, Summit County , 7 miles away, Class II(III) - 4.3 miles long (Ghent to Cuyahoga River)
Tinker's Creek, Cuyahoga County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.65 miles long (Pleasant Valley to Tinker's reservation)
Cuyahoga River, Summit County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Ohio Edison Dam to Cascade Valley Metro Park)
Cuyahoga River, Summit County , 8 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Broad Blvd to Front St)
Chagrin River - Aurora Branch, Cuyahoga County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.55 miles long (Chagrin Reservation)
Cuyahoga River, Portage/Summit County , 13 miles away, Class II(III) - 0.25 miles long (Kent to Munroe Falls)
Rocky River - North Branch, Medina County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Nichols Road to Granger Road)
Lake Erie, Cuyahoga County , 19 miles away, Class -blank- - 2 miles long (Edgewater Park)
 Ski Areas Near Cuyahoga River:
Boston Mills, Ohio , 2 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Brandywine, Ohio , 2 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Alpine Valley, Ohio , 24 miles away, 230 vertical feet
Clear Fork, Ohio , 70 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Snow Trails, Ohio , 72 miles away, 300 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Cuyahoga River:
Clarion Inn and Conference Center, Hudson , 3 miles away
Comfort Inn Boston Heights, Boston Heights , 3 miles away
Knights Inn Cleveland/Macedonia, Macedonia , 3 miles away
Days Inn Macedonia, Macedonia , 3 miles away
La Quinta Inn Cleveland Macedonia, Macedonia , 3 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Cuyahoga River:
Tamsin RV Park, Peninsula, 4 miles away
Stow Silver Springs Park, Stow, 10 miles away
Mar-lynn Lake Park, Streetsboro, 11 miles away
 National Parks Near Cuyahoga River:
Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, Brecksville - OH , 6 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Cuyahoga River:
Brandywine Golf Course, Peninsula , 1 miles away
Boston Hills Country Club, Hudson , 2 miles away
Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club, Hudson , 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Cuyahoga River

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