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Hazard OH Class III

S-Turn

Tinker's Creek - Tinker's Gorge in Bedford Reservation (OH)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 401.0 – 1,200.0 CFS

Go hiking!

Photo
S-Turn
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

*Wood Alert* This is another rapid renown for holding wood, always approach with caution. 

 

S-Turn was significantly changed during the 2020 flood event and opened up an entirely new line, straight down the left side. While the S-Turn name still sticks, the meaning has changed to Straight Turn!

 

The "S"-Turn line still exists, going from river left, to river right, and down the right side along the shale wall.

 

The new left line, "Straight Turn", is a narrow chute pinched between rocks and boulders, consisting of short drops and diagonal waves. The bottom of Straight Turn reconnects with the right side flow towards the bottom.

 

At the end of S-Turn, there is really fun seam for squirts. 

Location
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
1.2 mi
Directions
View Full Run
Tinker's Gorge in Bedford Reservation
Tinker's Creek
III-V(V+) 4.3 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution in this area.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater