Rattlesnake Creek
Fishback Road to St. Rt. 28
| Difficulty | II(IV) |
| Length | 1.9 mi |
| Avg Gradient | n/a |
| Gauge | Rattlesnake Creek at Centerfield Oh |
| Flow Rate as of 1 hour | 2.32 ftbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | June 12, 2010 |
River 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)
River Features
Put In
The Falls
A clean 15 to 20 foot waterfall at the end of the run. The conservative line is on river right but a middle or even left line is possible depending on water level, and how badly you are willing to take a beat down.
Trip Reports
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Gave it a go at 2.8 ft Far left line still goes at this level and it's still fun to lap it.
Scott Abla taking the falls after a good Ohio rain
At minimum flow you can still run the far right side of the falls. There is a video of some canoes doing it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47FO-v-APAI&list=UUAgCmiX15VdkippKFcU9tsw&index=42&feature=plcp
There was a recent fatality on the falls. Someone jumped off the falls and drowned. Took several days to find the body and used up huge amounts of public money. Please keep a low profile for a while and be safe!
Nice line on his first desent!
Not the optimal line here, but good for the first time.
Clear the runway!
Ready for take off.
Consentrate young Jedi.
Raise your hands if your sure!
Rollin in the soup.
How long was I down?
Its a long way down, and deep!
Remember to rotate.
Plant your paddle.
Three eazy steps to a freewheel.
Pick your target.
Sweet!
Rattlesnake Creek (OH) convert ft to cfs
Despite a good boof, the hole at the center bottem can be enthusiastic...oh yeah!