Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky Metropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. If you live in or near Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky and you like whitewater paddling you're in luck. Below is a list of nearby paddling places for you to chose from. With so much whitewater nearby picking the perfect spot might be tricky. If you pick the right whitewater spot you will have a great trip. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky: Whitewater 0 to 25 miles from Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky Boone Creek, Kentucky, Kentucky 418 Bridge to Kentucky River, 14 miles away, class II(III), 6.3 miles long. Calloway Creek, Kentucky, Confluence of Smith Fork to Kentucky River, 15 miles away, class II-IV, 2.5 miles long. Cedar Branch, Kentucky, Kentucky 342 to Kentucky River, 21 miles away, class III-IV, 1.5 miles long. Elkhorn Creek, Kentucky, Forks of Elkhorn US460 Bridge to Kentucky1900, 24 miles away, class II(III), 6 miles long. Four Mile Creek, Kentucky, Four Mile Road Bridge to Confluence with Kentucky River, 22 miles away, class II-III+, 2 miles long. Gilbert Creek, Kentucky, Gilbert Creek road to Kentucky River, 24 miles away, class II-III+, 2.75 miles long. Glenn's Creek, Kentucky, Kentucky 1685 bridge to Distillery Pool, 24 miles away, class II-III, 3 miles long. Hickman Creek, Kentucky, Brumfield Lane to 1268 Bridge, 15 miles away, class II(III), 4 miles long. Hickman Creek, Kentucky, Kentucky 1541 to Elm Fork Road, 13 miles away, class I-II, 4 miles long. Howard's Creek, Kentucky, Old Stone Church Road to Kentucky River, 18 miles away, class II-III(IV), 5 miles long. Jessamine Creek, Kentucky, Frankfort Ford Road To 1268, 15 miles away, class II(III), 3.3 miles long. Jouett Creek, Kentucky, Kentucky 418 to Kentucky River, 16 miles away, class IV, 1.8 miles long. Otter Creek, Kentucky, East Fork to Kentucky 388 bridge, 21 miles away, class -blank-, 2 miles long. Otter Creek, Kentucky, West Fork to Kentucky388 Bridge, 19 miles away, class II(III), 6 miles long. Shawnee Run, Kentucky, Kentucky 1343, 24 miles away, class I-III(IV), 4 miles long. Silver Creek, Kentucky, Curtis RoadBridge to Kentucky 876 Bridge, 20 miles away, class II-III(IV), 3 miles long. Silver Creek, Kentucky, Kentucky 876 Bridge to end of Bogie Mill Road, 18 miles away, class II, 3.5 miles long. Tates Creek, Kentucky, Million Kentucky to 169 Bridge, 15 miles away, class II+(III), 5 miles long. White Oak Creek, Kentucky, Kentucky 1845 to Kentucky River, 19 miles away, class IV, 2 miles long. Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky Banklick Creek, Kentucky, Independence Station Road to Doe Run confluence, 49 miles away, class II-III, 5 miles long. Benson Creek, Kentucky, Kentucky 1005 to Benson Falls, 30 miles away, class II(III), 3 miles long. Benson Creek, Kentucky, Kentucky 1005 to Kentucky River, 30 miles away, class II, 5.1 miles long. Muddy Creek, Kentucky, Oakley Wells Road Bridge to Close to Doylesville, 27 miles away, class II(III), 5 miles long. * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the middle of the river section listed, actual driving distance is longer. Other Outdoors Recreation Nearby: Ski Resorts near Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky: Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio, 100 miles, vertical drop 600 feet Perfect North, Indiana, 64 miles, vertical drop 400 feet Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee, 148 miles, vertical drop 600 feet Mad River, Ohio, 131 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Paoli Peaks, Indiana, 139 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky Cataloochee, North Carolina, 174 miles, vertical drop 740 feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina, 182 miles, vertical drop 700 feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina, 198 miles, vertical drop 225 feet Sky Valley, Georgia, 191 miles, vertical drop 210 feet Clear Fork, Ohio, 195 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Snow Trails, Ohio, 190 miles, vertical drop 300 feet * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the ski areas listed, actual driving distance is longer. National Parks near Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, 87 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky Blue Ridge Parkway, 192 miles Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 148 miles Mammoth Cave National Park, 125 miles Obed Wild & Scenic River, 113 miles Russell Cave National Monument, 196 miles * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the parks listed, actual driving distance is longer. Important Outdoors Safety Information       Go to Kentucky Rivers