Ohio whitewater - Hershel Run, Clermont County

Clermont county, Belfast Road to Stonelick Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     1.35 miles
  The beautiful scenery of Ohio and the water flowing gracefully down Hershel Run are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The Belfast Road to Stonelick Creek stretch of Hershel Run in Clermont County is 1.35 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV section. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in
    this state are less demanding. There are nice comfortable hotels here, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The starting point is not too far from Cincinnati-Middletown, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you
won’t get lost. The campgrounds here at Hershel Run are pretty good. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. This is a very short stretch so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times.

Briefly about the general area:
During the days of summer here at Hershel Run, high temperatures generally reach the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 60's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's; night lows at Hershel Run all through
 
the winter usually plunge into the 10's.
Hershel Run generally gets a good deal of rainfall; May is the month that gets the most rain, and February is the month with the least moisture.

Hershel Run, Belfast Road to Stonelick Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 1.35 miles
Average Gradient: 145 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.12549
Longitude: -84.13521

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.13819
Longitude: -84.15053

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Current weather conditions at Hershel Run, Ohio
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Local climate location: MILFORD WATER WORKS 2 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

AmeriStay Batavia, Batavia
3 miles away
This quaint 3 story hotel can be your home for a night or a month. The Ameristay features large suites with Jacuzzis, microwaves, and refrigerators, two extra large suites overlooking the spacious ind...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cincinnati Ne-Milford, Oh, Milford
9 miles away
At the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cincinnati Northeast-Milford we work smarter and harder to meet your every need and expectation! This premier hotel offers spacious rooms with King or Two Que...

Fairfield Inn And Suites By Marriott Cincinnati Eastgate, Cincinnati
9 miles away
Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati-Eastgate Hotel...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Cincinnati-Middletown, Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Cincinnati-Middletown, Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana, the metro area neareast to Hershel Run. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Hershel Run.
 Whitewater Near Hershel Run:
Brushy Fork, Clermont County , 1 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 2 miles long (Brushy Fork Road to Stonelick Creek)
Stonelick Creek, Clermont County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (St. Route 131 to St. Route 132)
Backbone Creek, Clermont County , 3 miles away, Class III-V - 1.5 miles long (Elmwood Road to East Fork of Little Miami River)
Horner Run, Clermont County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Cook Road to I-275)
Second Creek, Warren County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 3.25 miles long (State Route 132 to Confluence with Todd's Fork)
Little Miami River, Clermont County , 12 miles away, Class I - 0.5 miles long (Kelly Nature Preserve to St Route 126)
Big Indian Creek, Clermont County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.9 miles long (Canter Road to County Road 743)
Hall's Creek, Warren County , 13 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 1.25 miles long (Shawhan Road to Hall's Creek Road)
Caesar Creek, Warren County , 20 miles away, Class II+ - 2.8 miles long (Caesar Creek Lake to Little Miami River)
White Oak Creek, Brown County , 20 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (White Oak Valley Road to Georgetown Dam)
 Ski Areas Near Hershel Run:
Perfect North, Indiana , 51 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 65 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Mad River, Ohio , 71 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Snow Trails, Ohio , 141 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Clear Fork, Ohio , 143 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Paoli Peaks, Indiana , 167 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Mount Brighton, Michigan , 184 miles away, 230 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 188 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Swiss Valley, Michigan , 191 miles away, 225 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Hershel Run:
AmeriStay Batavia, Batavia , 3 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cincinnati Ne-Milford, Oh, Milford , 9 miles away
Fairfield Inn And Suites By Marriott Cincinnati Eastgate, Cincinnati , 9 miles away
Holiday Inn Cincinnati-I275E-Eastgate, Oh, Cincinnati , 9 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, Cincinnati , 10 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Hershel Run:
Clear Water Air Park, Batavia, 3 miles away
Stonelick Lake State Park, Pleasant Plain, 6 miles away
Cozy-dale Campgrounds, Goshen, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Hershel Run:
Beechtree Trail, Clermont County , 7 miles away
Lakeview Trail, Clermont County , 7 miles away
Southwoods Trail, Clermont County , 7 miles away
Red Fox Trail, Clermont County , 8 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Hershel Run:
Stonelick Hills Golf Course, Batavia , 2 miles away
Elks Run Golf Club, Batavia , 4 miles away
Deer Track Golf Course and Driving Range, Newtonsville , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Hershel Run

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