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Ohio whitewater, Chagrin River - East Branch
Geauga-Lake
county,
Mitchell Mills Road to Daniels Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II 4.7 miles
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The East Branch canoe route to Daniels Park that runs through the Kirtland Country Club, a dam exists on this property. You must submit proof of insurance to the Club to walk on the property at the Club when leaving the water to avoid the dam. Thank you. Please call 440-942-4400 with questions. Says Kirtland
www.chagrinriverckc.org Says Debra Lemak
If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find |
the rivers here more forgiving, so better not forget that rivers in this state are less demanding. If you're coming from Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar
| with the area there's a road map further down the page. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Mitchell Mills Road to Daniels Park section is just one of many. This section of Chagrin River - East Branch is 4.7 miles long and has been rated as a class II section by American Whitewater. There are many good hotels to choose from, but do book a room before you | |
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come because it is a very popular destination. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. The nature scenery of Geauga-Lake County and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far.
Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come.
Briefly about
the general area: Going to Punderson State Park close to Chagrin River - East Branch is a splendid thing to do, and there's great hiking along the Beach Trail.
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Chagrin River - East Branch, Mitchell Mills Road to Daniels Park road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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These outdoors activities are available near Chagrin River - East Branch. |
| Whitewater Near Chagrin River - East Branch:
Chagrin River, Lake County, 6 miles away Class I - 7.7 miles long (Rogers Road to Daniels Park) |
Kellogg Creek, Lake / Geauga County, 7 miles away Class IV - 2 miles long (Grand River Tributary) |
Big Creek, Geauga County, 11 miles away Class III - 7.2 miles long (Girdled Road to Helen Hazen Wyman Park Painesville) |
Paine Creek, Lake County, 16 miles away Class II-III(V) - 3 miles long (Grand River Tributary) |
Tinker's Creek, Cuyahoga County, 18 miles away Class IV-V - 4.65 miles long (Pleasant Valley to Tinker's reservation) |
Cuyahoga River, Summit / Cuyahoga County, 24 miles away Class I-II - 2.7 miles long (Route 303 to Boston Mills Road) |
Cuyahoga River, Portage/Summit County, 25 miles away Class II(III) - 0.25 miles long (Kent to Munroe Falls) |
Chippewa Creek, Cuyahoga County, 25 miles away Class V - 1.65 miles long (Rt. 82 to Brecksville Reservation) |
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| Ski Areas Near Chagrin River - East Branch:
Alpine Valley, Ohio
, 8 miles away, 230 foot drop, 7 lifts, 9 runs |
Brandywine, Ohio
, 23 miles away, 240 foot drop, 9 lifts, 10 runs |
Boston Mills, Ohio
, 24 miles away, 240 foot drop, 7 lifts, 8 runs |
Clear Fork, Ohio
, 92 miles away, 300 foot drop, 6 lifts, 10 runs |
Snow Trails, Ohio
, 93 miles away, 300 foot drop, 7 lifts, 15 runs |
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| Marinas Near Chagrin River - East Branch:
Mentor Lagoons Marina, Mentor
, 5 miles away |
Borac's Landing, Eastlake
, 6 miles away |
Riverbend Marina, Painesville
, 6 miles away |
Douglass & Mc Leod, Painesville
, 7 miles away |
Grand River Marine, Grand River
, 7 miles away |
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| Hotels Near Chagrin River - East Branch:
Red Roof Cleveland East Willoughby, Willoughby
, 2 miles away |
Best Western Plus Lawnfield Inn & Suites, Mentor
, 2 miles away |
Days Inn Willoughby/Cleveland, Willoughby
, 2 miles away |
Americas Best Value Inn Mentor Cleveland, Mentor
, 3 miles away |
Holiday Inn CLEVELAND NORTHEAST - MENTOR, Mentor
, 3 miles away |
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| Trails Near Chagrin River - East Branch:
Mushers Trail, Geauga
, 12 miles away |
Beach Trail, Geauga
, 12 miles away |
Mohawk Trail, Geauga
, 12 miles away |
Erie Trail, Geauga
, 13 miles away |
Iroquois Trail, Geauga
, 13 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Chagrin River - East Branch:
Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, Brecksville - OH
, 25 miles away |
Headlands Beach State Park, Ohio
, 8 miles away |
Punderson State Park, Ohio
, 12 miles away |
Tinker's Creek State Park, Ohio
, 17 miles away |
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