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
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Ohio is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The starting location is a short drive from Cincinnati-Middletown, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The scenic beauty of Clermont County and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. The campgrounds here at Hershel Run are pretty good. This is an extremely short section so no need to bring snacks. The Belfast Road to Stonelick Creek stretch of Hershel Run in Clermont
    County is 1.35 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. This is the only paddling section along Hershel Run. There are
plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came.

Briefly about the general area:
Hershel Run is a wet place that gets a good deal of rain; the month with most of the rain is May; February meanwhile is the driest month.
Summer at Hershel Run comes with high temperatures in the 80's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 60's. During the winter highs are in the 30's while Hershel Run nighttime low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 10's.
 

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
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Hampton Inn CincinnatiEastgate, Cincinnati
9 miles away
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites CINCINNATI NORTHEAST-MILFORD, Milford
9 miles away
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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 Mountain, Ohio , 71 miles away, 300 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Hershel Run:
AmeriStay Batavia, Batavia , 3 miles away
Hampton Inn CincinnatiEastgate, Cincinnati , 9 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites CINCINNATI NORTHEAST-MILFORD, Milford , 9 miles away
Homewood Stes by Hilton Cincinnati, Milford , 9 miles away
Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Eastgate, Cincinnati , 9 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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