Kentucky whitewater - Benson Creek, Shelby / Franklin County
Shelby / Franklin
county,
Kentucky 1005 to Benson Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II(III) 3 miles
The scenic beauty of Shelby / Franklin County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. The average Kentucky whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so better not forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The Kentucky 1005 to Benson Falls stretch of Benson Creek in Shelby / Franklin County is 3 miles long and has been rated as a class II(III) section by American Whitewater. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Frankfort, if you're not familiar with the area
there's a road map further down the page. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. This is a somewhat short section so no
need to bring snacks. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp.
Briefly about the general area: The smiling folks of Frankfort like to hang out nearby. Benson Creek sees pretty high levels of precipitation; the month with most of the rain is May, and October meanwhile is the driest month. During the summertime months here at Benson Creek, high temperatures frequently get into the 80's with overnight lows in the 60's. Highs during the winter are ordinarily in the 30's with temperatures at Benson Creek dipping down into the 10's through winter nights.
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