City: OH
County: Lake
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 41.64920000, -81.18769800
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
III
Put-in
Big Creek - Girdled Rd. to Helen Hazen Wyman Park, Painesville
30 ft/mi
Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Big Creek
1 runDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
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About This Access Site
Big Creek is a medium-sized river system in Lake County, Ohio, spanning 24.31 miles with a significant elevation drop of 392 feet, making it suitable for whitewater paddling. The Put In access point is located at coordinates 41.64920, -81.18769800 and provides entry to a stream with an average gradient of 16.1 feet per mile. With an average flow rate of 141.81 cubic feet per second and a velocity of 1.82 feet per second, paddlers should expect moderate current conditions typical of a Stream Order 5 river system.
This access point serves as a whitewater put-in for the Big Creek system, which drains an area of 174 square miles. The river's characteristics suggest this is suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers who are comfortable with faster-moving water and potential obstacles. The significant elevation change throughout the creek and consistent gradient indicate that conditions may vary considerably depending on water levels and the specific section being paddled.
This access point serves as a whitewater put-in for the Big Creek system, which drains an area of 174 square miles. The river's characteristics suggest this is suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers who are comfortable with faster-moving water and potential obstacles. The significant elevation change throughout the creek and consistent gradient indicate that conditions may vary considerably depending on water levels and the specific section being paddled.