Ohio whitewater, Little Miami River Greene county, Clifton Gorge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     1.3 miles   The official State Park Brochure for John Bryan State Park clearly states that canoeing and kayaking is a feature of activities in the state park.  Says Tony The gorge is entirely situated in John Bryan State Park...The State Park does not allow canoeing or kayaking in the gorge. Says Timbo The Clifton Gorge stretch of Little Miami River in Ohio is 1.3 miles long and it is classified as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater.     The starting location is a short drive from Springfield, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Ohio is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that many of the rivers in this state are not very demanding. This is an extremely short stretch so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Clifton Gorge section is one of them. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you won't find a large number of other places. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive   a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. The wonderful Greene County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Little Miami River make the trip here worthwhile. Briefly about the general area: While you're here at Little Miami River you can take a hike along the South Gorge Trail, and Caesar Creek State Park is a nice place to visit. If the weather is good here at Little Miami River, you can go for a hike along the Arboretum Trail, and Clifton Gorge is a fine place to pop by. Little Miami River, Clifton Gorge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Little Miami River.   Whitewater Near Little Miami River: Little Miami River, Greene County, 2 miles away       Class II-IV - 1.3 miles long (Clifton Gorge) Massie's Creek, Green County, 4 miles away       Class III - 0.5 miles long (Wilberforce) Mad River, Montgomery County, 17 miles away       Class II+ - 0 miles long (Huffman Dam) Caesar Creek, Warren County, 22 miles away       Class II+ - 2.8 miles long (Caesar Creek Lake to Little Miami River) Second Creek, Warren County, 30 miles away       Class II-III - 3.25 miles long (State Route 132 to Confluence with Todd's Fork) Hall's Creek, Warren County, 30 miles away       Class III+(IV) - 1.25 miles long (Shawhan Road to Hall's Creek Road)   Ski Areas Near Little Miami River: Mad River Mountain, Ohio , 31 miles away, 300 foot drop, 12 lifts, 24 runs Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 58 miles away, 600 foot drop, 4 lifts, 9 runs Perfect North, Indiana , 79 miles away, 400 foot drop, 10 lifts, 23 runs   Marinas Near Little Miami River: Kiser Lake Marina, Saint Paris , 20 miles away   Hotels Near Little Miami River: Hearthstone Inn Suites, Cedarville , 4 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites SPRINGFIELD - DAYTON AREA, Springfield , 6 miles away Comfort Suites Springfield, Springfield , 6 miles away Red Roof Inn Springfield, Springfield , 6 miles away Hampton Inn Springfield, Springfield , 6 miles away   Campgrounds Near Little Miami River: John Bryan State Park, Yellow Springs, 1 miles away Morris Bean Reserve - Jacoby Rd Launch, Yellow Springs, 4 miles away Greene County Fairgrounds, Xenia, 8 miles away   Trails Near Little Miami River: South Gorge Trail, Greene , 0 miles away Arboretum Trail, Greene , 1 miles away Orton Memorial Trail, Greene , 1 miles away Buckhorn Trail, Clark , 11 miles away Lakeview Trail, Clark , 13 miles away   Public Lands Near Little Miami River: John Bryan State Park, Ohio , 1 miles away Caesar Creek State Park, Ohio , 11 miles away Buck Creek State Park, Ohio , 16 miles away   Golf Courses Near Little Miami River: Rocky Lakes Golf Course, Springfield , 4 miles away W G C Golf Course, Xenia , 6 miles away Greene Country Club, Fairborn , 8 miles away   Lakes Near Little Miami River Crystal Lake, Clark , 13 miles away Clark Lake, Clark , 16 miles away