Whitewater Run OH Class II(IV)

Fishback Road to St. Rt. 28

Rattlesnake Creek

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Gauge Conditions
Rattlesnake Creek at Centerfield OH Downstream Primary
Runnable: 5.0 – 9.0 FT
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
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Description
The short run above the falls consists of about 3 distinct sets of easy drops, with ok play features at optimal levels, and a 20+ ft waterfall. The best play feature on this section is the hole right above the third drop called Dead Deer Hole. Good eddy on the right. The waterfall is the reason to drive all the way up here! It must not be missed. This has to be the eaziest waterfall to run over 20 ft in the country. The pool is very deep and that allows you to try any off the lip trick out there. So look at it, get the video camera, and fire it up! If you set ropes it is an easy walk back to the top for multipule runs. At certain levels a nice riverwide hole forms about 100 ft upstream of the falls. It is shallow but great for spins. In that aspect it is almost as good as Swimmers on the Lower Yough. Just have a good roll because it would not be adviseable to swim due to the fact you do have a 20+ft waterfall downstream. Runnable only after heavy rains. Class: II (IV - falls below take out)
Difficulty
Class II(IV)
Length
1.9 mi
Rapids
0
Access Points
Put-in
39.3807, -83.4958
Take-out
39.3591, -83.4934
Shuttle Info
Dale Briggs shared: To get to the railroad tracks, to walk in to the waterfalls: -FROM Rte. 62 at Leesburg, OH 45135-9301 (4.3 miles, 8 min): 1\. Depart SR-28 / W Main St. toward US-62 / Advent St., go 4.0 miles 2\. Turn right onto Township Hwy 376 / Wilson Rd., head 0.3 miles 3\. Arrive at the railroad tracks, Wilson Rd., Leesburg, OH 45135-9570, on the right. 4\. Park off the road (space for one car). 5\. Walk west on the tracks- 3/4 mile. 6\. The Falls in on the left; there is a great path, going over the bridge--which is river right!
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater