Death hole Rev A

Gauge Information

Min Sug. Level:

750 cfs

Max Sug. Level:

5000 cfs

River Description

This almost forgotten set of rapids (just West of Cincinnati, Ohio) includes many distinct class I. At higher water levels (3000 plus cfs) a few of the rapids might be called class II. Most of the spots are long rapids with good standing waves and eddies. There are lots of excellent spots to work on s-turns, peel-outs, ferries and eddy turns.

As you pass the Blue Rock bridge the drops get steeper and more frequent, and the higher standing waves are definitely fun.

At the foot of the last rapid lies the "death hole". There is a clear path around it, should you choose to avoid it, but it is quite punchable at all levels. From there, it is a relatively short hop to the takeout.

Put-In: Heritage Park, located off of East Miami River Road about 2 miles north of the Blue Rock Rd intersection. (Approx. a 4.35-mile trip)

Alternate Put-In: On East Miami River Rd just north of the Blue Rock Rd intersection. (Approx. a 1.6-mile trip)

Take Out: Obergiesing Soccer Complex (formerly Dravo Park), located off of East Miami River Rd. 1.6 miles south of Blue Rock Rd.

Other related or nearby streams: 50 Hole, Great Miami, Ohio (Class I), about 11 miles Southwest (downstream).