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Kentucky whitewater - Calloway Creek, Madison County
Madison
county,
Confluence of Smith Fork to Kentucky River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-IV 2.5 miles
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The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The scenic beauty of Kentucky and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. No need to look hard for hotels, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. This is the only paddling stretch along Calloway Creek. |
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The Confluence of Smith Fork to Kentucky River stretch of Calloway Creek in Madison County is 2.5 miles long and is a class II-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This stretch is short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times.
| There's camping available near Calloway Creek. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Lexington-Fayette, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost.
Briefly about the general area:
Calloway Creek sees pretty high levels of rainfall; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain; October is when it's the driest.
Summer brings highs in the 80's to Calloway Creek. Throughout the moonlight hours it's regularly in the 60's. Daytime highs throughout the winter are in the 30's, and after the sun is down throughout the wintertime temperatures at Calloway Creek fall into the 20's. | |
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Calloway Creek, Confluence of Smith Fork to Kentucky River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
II-IV
Length:
2.5
miles
Average Gradient: 70 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.88479
Longitude: -84.3172
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.88719
Longitude: -84.3378
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Paddler input for Calloway Creek, Kentucky:
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Current weather conditions at Calloway Creek, Kentucky
Local climate location: LEXINGTON WSO AP 7 miles away
      
RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
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Holiday Inn Lexington-South, Ky, Lexington
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4 miles away
Make Holiday Inn Hotel Lexington South your Lexington Kentucky hotel during your visit to the heart of the Bluegrass & Horse Capital of the World and home of the 2010 Alltech World Equestrian Games. E...
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Comfort Suites Lexington, Lexington
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6 miles away
Hotel offers deluxe continental breakfast, exercise room, business services, free local calls, free HBO & cable, microwave, refrigerator, coffee, hairdryer, 25 inch TV. Restaurants nearby. New indoor ...
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Jameson Inn Richmond, Richmond
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6 miles away
At Jameson Inn Richmond, guests experience the conveniences of a contemporary hotel with the charm of a country inn. Along with our Legendary Service, guests also can enjoy a complimentary breakfast w...
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All Kentucky Whitewater
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Outdoors Recreation Near Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky, the metro area neareast to Calloway Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Calloway Creek. |
| | Whitewater Near Calloway Creek:
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Boone Creek, Fayette/Clark
County
, 1 miles away, Class II(III) - 6.3 miles long (Kentucky 418 Bridge to Kentucky River) |
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Jouett Creek, Clark
County
, 3 miles away, Class IV - 1.8 miles long (Kentucky 418 to Kentucky River) |
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Otter Creek, Madison
County
, 4 miles away, Class II(III) - 6 miles long (West Fork to Kentucky388 Bridge) |
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Howard's Creek, Clark
County
, 5 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 5 miles long (Old Stone Church Road to Kentucky River) |
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Otter Creek, Madison
County
, 6 miles away, Class -blank- - 2 miles long (East Fork to Kentucky 388 bridge) |
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Four Mile Creek, Clark
County
, 8 miles away, Class II-III+ - 2 miles long (Four Mile Road Bridge to Confluence with Kentucky River) |
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Tates Creek, Madison
County
, 8 miles away, Class II+(III) - 5 miles long (Million Kentucky to 169 Bridge) |
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Silver Creek, Madison
County
, 10 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 3 miles long (Curtis RoadBridge to Kentucky 876 Bridge) |
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Silver Creek, Madison
County
, 11 miles away, Class II - 3.5 miles long (Kentucky 876 Bridge to end of Bogie Mill Road) |
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Muddy Creek, Madison
County
, 12 miles away, Class II(III) - 5 miles long (Oakley Wells Road Bridge to Close to Doylesville) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Calloway Creek:
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Perfect North, Indiana
, 79 miles away, 400 vertical feet |
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Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio
, 101 miles away, 600 vertical feet |
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Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee
, 130 miles away, 600 vertical feet |
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Mad River, Ohio
, 140 miles away, 300 vertical feet |
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Cataloochee, North Carolina
, 153 miles away, 740 vertical feet |
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Paoli Peaks, Indiana
, 155 miles away, 300 vertical feet |
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Wolf Laurel, North Carolina
, 164 miles away, 700 vertical feet |
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Scaly Mountain, North Carolina
, 172 miles away, 225 vertical feet |
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Sky Valley, Georgia
, 172 miles away, 210 vertical feet |
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Ski Beech, North Carolina
, 193 miles away, 830 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Calloway Creek:
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Holiday Inn Lexington-South, Ky, Lexington
, 4 miles away |
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Comfort Suites Lexington, Lexington
, 6 miles away |
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Jameson Inn Richmond, Richmond
, 6 miles away |
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Econo Lodge Lexington, Lexington
, 6 miles away |
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Red Roof Inn Lexington Southeast, Lexington
, 6 miles away |
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