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
  The average Ohio whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. This section of Little Beaver Creek is 7 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. If you're coming from East Liverpool-Salem 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 beautiful scenery of Ohio and the cool fresh water will make you feel
    great. There are many good hotels to choose from, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. The State Park to Fredericktown section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system.
You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with not too many other places for that. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people.

Briefly about the general area:
Take a hike on the Fishermans Trail, and you can have a wonderful hiking adventure along the Gretchens Lock Trail.
An average amount of precipitation falls at Little Beaver Creek; July is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month of the year is January. For the duration
 
of the summer here at Little Beaver Creek, high temperatures commonly reach the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 50's. For the period of the wintertime highs are frequently in the 30's, and night lows at Little Beaver Creek through the winter generally sink into the 10's.

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.

AmeriHost Inn & Suites East Liverpool, East Liverpool
3 miles away
The Comfort Inn East Liverpool, is conveniently located in Calcutta, Ohio. Just outside of East Liverpool. While at the hotel, enjoy the benefits of a well-appointed room, heated indoor pool, hot tub,...

Holiday Inn Express NEWELL, Newell
6 miles away
The new Holiday Inn Express Newell is a 69-room Mountaineer hotel located minutes from Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort and the Homer Laughlin China Co. and outlet, home of Fiesta ware. We featur...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Youngstown (N. Lima/Boardman), Lima
14 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in North Lima, Ohio is located conveniently off the Ohio Turnpike at Exit 232 on SR 7 (Market Street). At our hotel, guests enjoy amenities such as our Complimen...



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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, 750 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 98 miles away, 610 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 102 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 104 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 120 miles away, 850 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Little Beaver Creek:
AmeriHost Inn & Suites East Liverpool, East Liverpool , 3 miles away
Holiday Inn Express NEWELL, Newell , 6 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Youngstown (N. Lima/Boardman), Lima , 14 miles away
Quality Inn & Suites, North Lima , 14 miles away
Residence Inn By Marriott Youngstown, Poland , 16 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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