Otter Creek (Ohio trib.)

U.S. 60 to Firetower Rd. (6.3 miles)

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November 23, 2011

Trip Report

ReporterJames Knapp

Run this creek for the first time today. Unsure of the CFS rating due to the guage not currently working but I would estimate it between 600-800 possibly a little higher.

The surf wave at the put in was awesome. We didn't play much due to a late start and it being our first trip, but will plan on spending some time there next trip.

We encountered probably 5-6 more really nice small surf waves, one that reminded me of 'church wave' on the elkhorn. The run is short but almost non stop wave train at this level.

The only negative is the get out is not very well marked. Not at all basically. We missed it and ended up almost in the ohio. :) Hopefully the park will put up a new sign. If your planning on making your first trip soon I'd suggest a GPS to mark the get out or hike the trail down to the creek and hang something in a tree.

Also note if you park at the blue hole parking lot its a .5 mile hike out.

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