Indiana whitewater - Clifty Creek - Fall Fork, Bartholomew County

Bartholomew county, Anderson Falls to Iron Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II(IV)     1.3 miles
  The put-in is not too far from Columbus, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Indiana you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. This section of Clifty Creek - Fall Fork is 1.3 miles long and is a class I-II(IV) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This is an extremely short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over.
    There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people.
This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. The campgrounds here at Clifty Creek - Fall Fork are pretty good. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are not so many other good spots for that around here.

Briefly about the general area:
The amount of rain that falls at Clifty Creek - Fall Fork is close to the national average; the wettest month of the year is generally July, that's the one that rains the most, and January is the month with the least moisture.
All through the summer
 
highs here at Clifty Creek - Fall Fork get into the 80's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 60's. For the period of the winter highs are generally in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Clifty Creek - Fall Fork.

Clifty Creek - Fall Fork, Anderson Falls to Iron Bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II(IV)
Length: 1.3 miles
Average Gradient: 35 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.2327
Longitude: -85.6988

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.24639
Longitude: -85.7072

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Local climate location: COLUMBUS 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn North Vernon, North Vernon
14 miles away
Set in the historic town of North Vernon. Wander through scenic back roads and over covered bridges. Shopping and restaurants are within walking distance of hotel. FREE deluxe continental breakfast se...

Holiday Inn Express Greensburg, In, Greensburg
15 miles away
Discover the Holiday Inn Express Hotel, Greensburg, Indiana The Hotel is conveniently located 1 Mile from I-74 in Greensburg, (exit 132 or 134 south) which is approximately half way between Cincinnati...

Hotel Indigo COLUMBUS ARCHITECTURAL CENTER, Columbus
15 miles away
Experience Affordable Luxury at the New Hotel Indigo in Columbus, Indiana The Hotel Indigo Columbus Architectural Center is a sophisticated, full-service hotel in downtown Columbus, IN designed to cr...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Columbus, Indiana, the metro area neareast to Clifty Creek - Fall Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Clifty Creek - Fall Fork.
 Whitewater Near Clifty Creek - Fall Fork:
Clifty Creek - Fall Fork, Decatur/Bartholomew County , 1 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 1.5 miles long (Middle Fork)
Flatrock River, Decatur County , 11 miles away, Class I(III) - 6.8 miles long (Old US Highway 421 to Conns Creek)
Sand Creek - Cobbs Fork, Decatur County , 15 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 3.6 miles long (from road 60)
 Ski Areas Near Clifty Creek - Fall Fork:
Perfect North, Indiana , 57 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Paoli Peaks, Indiana , 67 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Swiss Valley, Michigan , 146 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Mad River, Ohio , 151 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Timber Ridge, Michigan , 169 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 173 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Bittersweet, Michigan , 173 miles away, 350 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Clifty Creek - Fall Fork:
Comfort Inn North Vernon, North Vernon , 14 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Greensburg, In, Greensburg , 15 miles away
Hotel Indigo COLUMBUS ARCHITECTURAL CENTER, Columbus , 15 miles away
Lees Inn Shelbyville, Shelbyville , 16 miles away
Lees Inn Greensburg, Greensburg , 16 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Clifty Creek - Fall Fork:
Gassaway's Campground, Elizabethtown, 8 miles away
Blue Springs Park, Waldron, 11 miles away
Hidden Paradise Campground, Saint Paul, 11 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Clifty Creek - Fall Fork:
Quarry Ridge Golf Course, Columbus , 6 miles away
Otter Creek Golf Course, Columbus , 7 miles away
 Lakes Near Clifty Creek - Fall Fork

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