Ohio whitewater - Little Miami River, Greene County

Greene county, Clifton Gorge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV     1.3 miles
 
The gorge is entirely situated in John Bryan State Park...The State Park does not allow canoeing or kayaking in the gorge. Says timbo

The Clifton Gorge stretch of Little Miami River is 1.3 miles long and has been rated as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Ohio and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Springfield, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The
    campgrounds here at Little Miami River are pretty good. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. This is a very short section so no
need to bring snacks. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a pretty small number of paddling places. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. This is the only paddling section along Little Miami River.

Briefly about the general area:
What would a site like Little Miami River be without attention-grabbing
 
nearby traits like Steamboat Rock, and since you're here, you might as well stop at Clifton Gorge. The yearly precipitation here at Little Miami River is about average; July is the wettest month with most rain, and January on the other hand is the driest. This river is so great.
The South Gorge Trail is a magnificent hiking trail right next door to Little Miami River; close by you hit upon the Arboretum Trail which is a splendid hiking trail. For the duration of the warm days of summer at Little Miami River highs are generally in the 80's. Once the sun is down it plunges down to the 60's. Highs during the wintertime are frequently in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Little Miami River are in the 10's.

Little Miami River, Clifton Gorge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV
Length: 1.3 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.7938
Longitude: -83.8266

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.78279
Longitude: -83.87561

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Current weather conditions at Little Miami River, Ohio
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Local climate location: DAYTON WSCMO AP 22 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Suites Springfield, Springfield
6 miles away
All suite hotel with indoor pool, fitness center, free continental breakfast and spacious meeting room. Whirlpool suites available. A variety of restaurants in the area. Located just off I-70 between ...

Red Roof Inn Springfield, Springfield
6 miles away
The Springfield Red Roof Inn is located close to Cedarville College and Wittenberg University, and only 6 miles from the Clark County Fairgrounds. This Inn offers a heated indoor pool, a free contine...

Days Inn, Springfield
6 miles away
The Days Inn Springfield is conveniently located off I-70 at Exit 54. Our 3 Sunburst Hotel offers Free Daybreak Continental Breakfast, Free Wireless High Speed Internet and Free Local Calls. Each o...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Little Miami River.
 Whitewater Near Little Miami River:
Massie's Creek, Green County , 3 miles away, Class III - 0.5 miles long (Wilberforce)
Mad River, Montgomery County , 17 miles away, Class II+ - 0 miles long (Huffman Dam)
Caesar Creek, Warren County , 23 miles away, Class II+ - 2.8 miles long (Caesar Creek Lake to Little Miami River)
Second Creek, Warren County , 30 miles away, Class II-III - 3.25 miles long (State Route 132 to Confluence with Todd's Fork)
 Ski Areas Near Little Miami River:
Mad River, Ohio , 31 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 58 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Perfect North, Indiana , 79 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Snow Trails, Ohio , 105 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Clear Fork, Ohio , 108 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Mount Brighton, Michigan , 146 miles away, 230 vertical feet
Pine Nob, Michigan , 161 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Mount Holly, Michigan , 163 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Boston Mills, Ohio , 176 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Brandywine, Ohio , 178 miles away, 240 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Little Miami River:
Comfort Suites Springfield, Springfield , 6 miles away
Red Roof Inn Springfield, Springfield , 6 miles away
Days Inn, Springfield , 6 miles away
Ramada Limited, Springfield , 6 miles away
Holiday Inn Springfield-South, Oh, Springfield , 6 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Little Miami River:
Rei Lakes, Springfield, 8 miles away
Enon Beach Recreation Park, Springfield, 8 miles away
Forest Lake Camping and Fishing, Springfield, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Little Miami River:
South Gorge Trail, Greene County , 0 miles away
Arboretum Trail, Greene County , 1 miles away
Orton Memorial Trail, Greene County , 1 miles away
Buckhorn Trail, Clark County , 11 miles away
Lakeview Trail, Clark County , 13 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Little Miami River:
W G C Golf Course, Xenia , 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Little Miami River

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