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
  If you're coming from Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. The average Ohio whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so better not forget that rivers here are less demanding. There are some good hotels near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. This stretch of Rocky River - West Branch is 5.5
    miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Sprague to Cedar Point Road section is one of them. The scenic beauty of Cuyahoga County and the cool fresh water are in themselves
reasons enough to come here to paddle. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more.

Briefly about the general area:
Rocky River - West Branch is a good spot of typical precipitation; the wettest month of the year is generally June, that's the one that rains the most, and January meanwhile
 
is the driest month.
Summer brings highs in the 80's to Rocky River - West Branch. Summer overnight lows dip down to the 60's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 30's; overnight lows in the 10's for Rocky River - West Branch.

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, North Olmsted
2 miles away
The Candlewood Suites Cleveland-North Olmsted Hotel is an ideal choice for both business and leisure travelers. Each spacious suite has a fully equipped kitchen complete with a full-size refrigerator...

Courtyard Cleveland Airport North, North Olmsted
2 miles away
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La Quinta IS North Olmsted, North Olmsted
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
 Hotels Near Rocky River - West Branch:
Candlewood Suites CLEVELAND-N. OLMSTED, North Olmsted , 2 miles away
Courtyard Cleveland Airport North, North Olmsted , 2 miles away
La Quinta IS North Olmsted, North Olmsted , 2 miles away
Radisson Hotel Cleveland Airport, Olmsted , 2 miles away
Ramada Inn Fairview Park, Fairview Park , 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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