Ohio whitewater - Second Creek, Warren County

Warren county, State Route 132 to Confluence with Todd's Fork section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     3.25 miles
  The average Ohio whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. This section of Second Creek in Ohio is 3.25 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Ohio and the water flowing gracefully down Second Creek are reasons enough to come here and paddle. There's camping available near Second Creek. The starting location is a short drive from Wilmington, as you can see on
    the road map further down. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. This is a pretty short section so better bring some good walking shoes. This is the only paddling stretch along
Second Creek. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.

Briefly about the general area:
For the period of the warm months, highs mostly are in the 80's at Second Creek while night lows are mostly in the 60's. All through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Second Creek.
An average amount of precipitation falls at Second Creek; during the month of May you get the most rain around here while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
 

Second Creek, State Route 132 to Confluence with Todd's Fork road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 3.25 miles
Average Gradient: 35 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.31391
Longitude: -84.07636

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.34227
Longitude: -84.10515

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Current weather conditions at Second Creek, Ohio
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Local climate location: FRANKLIN 6 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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12 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Wilmington, Ohio
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Wilmington, Ohio, the metro area neareast to Second Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Second Creek.
 Whitewater Near Second Creek:
Hall's Creek, Warren County , 5 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 1.25 miles long (Shawhan Road to Hall's Creek Road)
Caesar Creek, Warren County , 9 miles away, Class II+ - 2.8 miles long (Caesar Creek Lake to Little Miami River)
Stonelick Creek, Clermont County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (St. Route 131 to St. Route 132)
Brushy Fork, Clermont County , 11 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 2 miles long (Brushy Fork Road to Stonelick Creek)
Hershel Run, Clermont County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.35 miles long (Belfast Road to Stonelick Creek)
Horner Run, Clermont County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Cook Road to I-275)
Backbone Creek, Clermont County , 14 miles away, Class III-V - 1.5 miles long (Elmwood Road to East Fork of Little Miami River)
Little Miami River, Clermont County , 16 miles away, Class I - 0.5 miles long (Kelly Nature Preserve to St Route 126)
Big Indian Creek, Clermont County , 23 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.9 miles long (Canter Road to County Road 743)
Mad River, Montgomery County , 25 miles away, Class II+ - 0 miles long (Huffman Dam)
 Ski Areas Near Second Creek:
Perfect North, Indiana , 56 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Mad River Mountain, Ohio , 60 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 62 miles away, 600 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Second Creek:
Lebanon Knights Inn, Lebanon , 9 miles away
Comfort Suites Mason, Mason , 12 miles away
Great Wolf Lodge Mason Ohio, Mason , 12 miles away
Kings Island Resort and Conference Center, Mason , 12 miles away
Super 8 Mason, Mason , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Second Creek:
Olive Branch Campground, Oregonia, 6 miles away
Cozy-dale Campgrounds, Goshen, 6 miles away
Stonelick Lake State Park, Pleasant Plain, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Second Creek:
Lakeview Trail, Clermont County , 6 miles away
Southwoods Trail, Clermont County , 6 miles away
Beechtree Trail, Clermont County , 6 miles away
Red Fox Trail, Clermont County , 7 miles away
Lakeview Trail, Clinton County , 14 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Second Creek:
Bel-Wood Country Club, Morrow , 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Second Creek

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