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Access Site OH

Put In

Little Beaver Creek

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

City: OH
County: Columbiana
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 40.72580000, -80.61280000
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Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Run
I(II) Put-in Little Beaver Creek - 2. State Park to Fredericktown
10 ft/mi
View Run
Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Little Beaver Creek
2 runs
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Put In is a whitewater access point on Little Beaver Creek in Columbiana County, Ohio. Little Beaver Creek is a medium-sized river with a stream order of 5 and drains an area of 599 square miles. The creek has very low gradient with minimal elevation change, resulting in slow average velocities of 0.82 feet per second and modest flow rates around 38 cubic feet per second. This gentle gradient suggests the creek flows through relatively flat terrain typical of northeastern Ohio.

This access site appears to be a put-in location designed for paddlers beginning trips on Little Beaver Creek. The creek's low gradient and modest flow make it suitable for recreational paddling, though paddlers should note the area is designated as a whitewater put-in, which may indicate some technical features downstream despite the overall gentle slope. The creek's drainage basin of 599 square miles suggests reasonable water volume for most seasons, though flow conditions should be verified before paddling.

Paddlers should be aware that Little Beaver Creek is quite distant from its mouth at 3,042 miles, indicating this location is in the upper portions of the creek system. Water conditions and specific hazards should be researched locally before launching, as detailed site information beyond the basic access coordinates is not available in the provided data.