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Harshman Road put-in is a whitewater access point on the Mad River in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio. The Mad River is a substantial waterway classified as a large river (Stream Order 7) with a drainage area of 494 square miles and an average flow of 1407 cubic feet per second. This put-in provides access to a river with significant current and gradient, featuring an average velocity of 3.18 feet per second and a slope of 41.3 feet per mile. The small ledge at this location indicates the presence of whitewater features typical of this section of the river.
Paddlers should be aware that the Mad River has considerable flow and gradient, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced boaters rather than beginners. The site is located near Dayton and serves as a convenient access point for those looking to run whitewater sections of this river system. The Mad River eventually flows to the Gulf of Mexico, though this particular section is part of the upper river where gradient and flow characteristics create dynamic water conditions.