Ross
county,
Paint Creek Reservoir to Route 41 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II(III) 7 miles
The natural beauty of Ross County and the water flowing gracefully down Paint Creek have people coming here. The Paint Creek Reservoir to Route 41 Bridge section of Paint Creek in Ohio is 7 miles long and is a class I-II(III) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The average Ohio whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The put-in is not too far from Chillicothe, if you're not familiar
with the area there's a road map further down the page. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. You
might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a pretty small number of paddling rivers. This stretch has has enough mileage, good for a one day paddling trip. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp.
Briefly about the general area: The annual rain here at Paint Creek is about average; May is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month is January. Throughout the summer months at Paint Creek temperatures are typically in the 80's, and through the night it cools down to
the 60's. For the duration of the winter this place gets highs in the 30's, and throughout the dark hours in the wintertime at Paint Creek temperatures sink to the 10's.
20 miles away
The Days Inn is the lodging leader in Hillsboro offering Free Daybreak Continental Breakfast, Free Wireless High Speed Internet, Exercise Room, Seasonal Outdoor Pool and Guest Laundry. Each room is e...
24 miles away
This hotel is conveniently located at the intersections of Route 23 and US 35 near the Ross County Fairgrounds, restaurants and shopping. Amenities include free wireless high speed internet, deluxe c...
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