Ohio whitewater, Paint Creek Ross county, Paint Creek Reservoir to Route 41 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II(III)     7 miles   The 1/4 mile section just past concluence with Rocky Fork creek is excellent for Ohio. A definite Class 3 depending on water flows, lower folws are more challening to a point. Watch out for the large souse hole about midway through, go right at Turtle Rock, (large flat rock formation 2/3rds through and go far left at the end due to 2 to 3 foot ledge most of the way across.   There is a not so easy put in at RT 50 On Rocky  Fork  just before     confluence with Paint Creek and a take out about 2.25 miles down stream on Paint Creek at the old RT. 50 Roadside Rest allowing multiple runs thru the Chutes. Better Scout it first. Be carful if you go past the Roadside Rest there is a 20 foot fall with no easy way to run it. Another decent section, (probably class II), is the section between Greenfield and Paint Creek Lake. This is a section where you will find almost continuos light rapids carrying you through pretty quickly, until you hit flat water from the Lake backing up the creek about 2 miles from the lake. Put in at the park at the east end of 2nd Street in Greenfield with parking not a problem. Plenty   of take outs at Paint Creek Lake but a lot of flat water. I am checking to see if it is possible to take out on Paint Creek Rd where Greenfield bicycle path joins. Says Gerrie Greene The starting location is a short drive from Chillicothe, as you can see on the road map further down. The nature scenery of Ohio and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so don't forget that many of the sections in this state are safe for beginners. Paint Creek, Paint Creek Reservoir to Route 41 Bridge 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 Paint Creek.   Whitewater Near Paint Creek: Paint Creek, Ross County, 2 miles away       Class I-II(III) - 7 miles long (Paint Creek Reservoir to Route 41 Bridge) Rocky Fork Creek, Highland County, 9 miles away       Class II - 7.5 miles long (McCoppin Mill Road to Paint Creek) Rattlesnake Creek, Highland County, 15 miles away       Class II(IV) - 3 miles long (Fishback Road to St. Route 28) Lee's Creek, Highland County, 17 miles away       Class III - 2.2 miles long (Rt. 28 to Rattlesnake Creek)   Ski Areas Near Paint Creek: Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 12 miles away, 600 foot drop, 4 lifts, 9 runs Mad River Mountain, Ohio , 63 miles away, 300 foot drop, 12 lifts, 24 runs Snow Trails, Ohio , 95 miles away, 300 foot drop, 7 lifts, 15 runs Clear Fork, Ohio , 95 miles away, 300 foot drop, 6 lifts, 10 runs   Hotels Near Paint Creek: Country Hearth Inn And Suites Washington Court House, Washington Court House , 18 miles away Days Inn Hillsboro, Hillsboro , 21 miles away Comfort Inn Piketon, Piketon , 23 miles away AmeriStay Waverly, Waverly , 23 miles away Fairfield Inn & Suites Chillicothe, Chillicothe , 24 miles away   Campgrounds Near Paint Creek: Paint Creek State Park, Greenfield, 5 miles away Paint Creek State Park - Horseman's Camp, Greenfield, 5 miles away Tanglewood Acres, Bainbridge, 7 miles away   Trails Near Paint Creek: Bench Trail, Highland , 9 miles away Fort Trail, Highland , 9 miles away Wildwood Trail, Highland , 9 miles away George Trail, Highland , 9 miles away Deer Loop Trail, Highland , 15 miles away   Public Lands Near Paint Creek: Paint Creek State Park, Ohio , 4 miles away Pike Lake State Park, Ohio , 8 miles away Rocky Fork State Park, Ohio , 11 miles away   Golf Courses Near Paint Creek: Valley Vista Golf Course, Bainbridge , 4 miles away Buckeye Hills Country Club, Greenfield , 12 miles away Rocky Fork Golf Course, Hillsboro , 15 miles away   Lakes Near Paint Creek Pike Lake, Pike , 8 miles away Longs Retreat Lake, Pike , 8 miles away Rocky Fork Lake, Highland , 9 miles away