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Chagrin River at Willoughby OH Downstream Primary

Runnable: 200.0 – 1,000.0 CFS

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Description

The Chagrin is designated a State Wild and Scenic River. There is at least one good surfing spot at high water. Note: the 20-foot falls in Chagrin Falls is runnable, but illegal. There's no rational approach, as an upstream 6-foot dam is at best a boat-buster.

Difficulty

Class I

Length

7.9 mi

Gradient

8 ft/mi

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