Ohio whitewater - Little Beaver Creek, Columbiana County

Columbiana county, State Park to Fredericktown section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     7 miles
  This section of Little Beaver Creek is 7 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater. The starting location is a reasonable drive from East Liverpool-Salem, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Ohio are easier than the national norm, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. There are nice comfortable hotels here, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Some people
    prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you won't find a large number of other spots. The State Park to Fredericktown section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors
have people coming from far and near. The natural beauty of Ohio and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, you can easily run it on an afternoon.

Briefly about the general area:
The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Little Beaver Creek. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 50's. Throughout the wintertime highs are mostly in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Little Beaver Creek are in the 10's.
From a rainfall point of view Little Beaver
 
Creek is a pretty common spot; the wettest month of the year is usually July, that's the one that rains the most; the driest of the months is January. Go for a hike on the Fishermans Trail, and magnificent hiking is available along the Gretchens Lock Trail.

Little Beaver Creek, State Park to Fredericktown road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 7 miles
Average Gradient: 10 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.72583
Longitude: -80.61278

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.71222
Longitude: -80.54751

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Current weather conditions at Little Beaver Creek, Ohio
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Local climate location: MILLPORT 15 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn East Liverpool, East Liverpool
3 miles away
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Baymont Inn and Suites E. Liverpool, East Liverpool
3 miles away
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Holiday Inn Express NEWELL-CHESTER WV, Newell
6 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of East Liverpool-Salem, Ohio, the metro area neareast to Little Beaver Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Little Beaver Creek.
 Whitewater Near Little Beaver Creek:
Little Beaver Creek, Columbiana County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Fredricktown to Ohio River)
Little Beaver Creek, Columbiana County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 5.5 miles long (Lusk Lock to State Park)
Connoquenessing Creek, Beaver County , 22 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Calgon to 2nd treatment plant)
Neshannock Creek, Lawrence County , 27 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 2 miles long (Neshannock Gorge)
Montour Run, Allegheny County , 30 miles away, Class II-III - 11 miles long (Enlow to Groveton)
 Ski Areas Near Little Beaver Creek:
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 59 miles away, 180 vertical feet
Alpine Valley, Ohio , 63 miles away, 230 vertical feet
Brandywine, Ohio , 73 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Boston Mills, Ohio , 74 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Peek N Peak, New York , 91 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 96 miles away, 754 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 98 miles away, 610 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Little Beaver Creek:
Comfort Inn East Liverpool, East Liverpool , 3 miles away
Baymont Inn and Suites E. Liverpool, East Liverpool , 3 miles away
Holiday Inn Express NEWELL-CHESTER WV, Newell , 6 miles away
Days Inn Lisbon, Lisbon , 11 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Youngstown (N. Lima/Boardman), Lima , 14 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Little Beaver Creek:
Lock 30 Woodlands RV Campground, Lisbon, 4 miles away
Terrace Lakes Campground, New Waterford, 6 miles away
Flying Finn Family Campground, East Palestine, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Little Beaver Creek:
Fishermans Trail, Columbiana County , 1 miles away
Gretchens Lock Trail, Columbiana County , 1 miles away
Vondergreen Trail, Columbiana County , 2 miles away
Dogwood Trail, Columbiana County , 3 miles away
Pine Ridge Trail, Columbiana County , 3 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Little Beaver Creek:
Turkana Golf Course, East Liverpool , 2 miles away
Beaver Creek Meadows Golf Course, Lisbon , 4 miles away
Cedar Hills Golf Club, East Liverpool , 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Little Beaver Creek

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