Ohio whitewater - Rocky River - West Branch, Cuyahoga County

Cuyahoga county, Sprague to Cedar Point Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     5.5 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The nature scenery of Ohio and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. The Sprague to Cedar Point Road stretch of Rocky River - West Branch is 5.5 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. There's camping available near Rocky River - West Branch. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find
    a large number of good spots. The put-in location is a short drive from Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother
nature have people coming from far and near. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Sprague to Cedar Point Road section is one of them. Lodging is available near the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car.

Briefly about the general area:
The amount of rain that falls at Rocky River - West Branch is close to the national average; the month with most of the rain is June; the driest month is January.
The warmest time of the year at Rocky River - West Branch arrives with high temperatures
 
in the 80's. Once the sun is down it dips down to the 60's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Rocky River - West Branch are in the 10's.

Rocky River - West Branch, Sprague to Cedar Point Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 5.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.351
Longitude: -81.90336

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.40697
Longitude: -81.88758

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Current weather conditions at Rocky River - West Branch, Ohio
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Local climate location: ELYRIA 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Candlewood Suites Cleveland, N. Olmsted, Oh, North Olmsted
2 miles away
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2 miles away

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2 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, Ohio
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, Ohio, the metro area neareast to Rocky River - West Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Rocky River - West Branch.
 Whitewater Near Rocky River - West Branch:
Lake Erie, Cuyahoga County , 11 miles away, Class -blank- - 2 miles long (Edgewater Park)
Rocky River - North Branch, Medina County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Nichols Road to Granger Road)
Chippewa Creek, Cuyahoga County , 20 miles away, Class V - 1.65 miles long (Rt. 82 to Brecksville Reservation)
Yellow Creek, Summit County , 23 miles away, Class II(III) - 4.3 miles long (Ghent to Cuyahoga River)
Tinker's Creek, Cuyahoga County , 24 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.65 miles long (Pleasant Valley to Tinker's reservation)
Cuyahoga River, Summit County , 24 miles away, Class I - 6.8 miles long (Ira Road to Route 303)
Cuyahoga River, Summit / Cuyahoga County , 25 miles away, Class I-II - 2.7 miles long (Route 303 to Boston Mills Road)
Cuyahoga River, Summit County , 30 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Ohio Edison Dam to Cascade Valley Metro Park)
 Ski Areas Near Rocky River - West Branch:
Boston Mills, Ohio , 24 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Brandywine, Ohio , 24 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Alpine Valley, Ohio , 45 miles away, 230 vertical feet
Clear Fork, Ohio , 55 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Snow Trails, Ohio , 55 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Pine Nob, Michigan , 124 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Mad River, Ohio , 135 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Mount Holly, Michigan , 138 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Mount Brighton, Michigan , 145 miles away, 230 vertical feet
Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 150 miles away, 600 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Rocky River - West Branch:
Candlewood Suites Cleveland, N. Olmsted, Oh, North Olmsted , 2 miles away
Courtyard By Marriott Cleveland Airport North, North Olmsted , 2 miles away
Radisson Inn Cleveland Airport, Olmsted , 2 miles away
Hampton Inn Cleveland-N Olmsted-Airport Area, North Olmsted , 2 miles away
Knights Inn North Olmsted/Cleveland Airport West, North Olmsted , 3 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Rocky River - West Branch:
Willow Lake Park, Brunswick, 9 miles away
Maples, Grafton, 12 miles away
American Wilderness Campground, Grafton, 12 miles away
 National Parks Near Rocky River - West Branch:
Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, Brecksville - OH , 19 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Rocky River - West Branch:
Links Golf Course, Olmsted Falls , 2 miles away
North Olmsted Golf Course, North Olmsted , 2 miles away
Hickory Nut Golf Course, Columbia Station , 3 miles away
 Lakes Near Rocky River - West Branch

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