Paint Creek is a tributary of the Scioto River. This run begins just below the dam at Paint Creek Lake. It begins slowly until it meets up with Rocky Fork. Shortly after, is a section of popular class III rapids known as “The Chutes”. The river is wide and shallow with standing waves during high water. It then forks into two deep channels where it drops over ledges with hydraulics. Scouting the Chutes before paddling them is recommended. Takeout is in Bainbridge at the OH 41 bridge.