Kentucky whitewater - Four Mile Creek, Clark County

Clark county, Four Mile Road Bridge to Confluence with Kentucky River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III+     2 miles
  This section of Four Mile Creek is 2 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III+ section by American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Clark County and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Richmond, as you can see on the road map further down. There are no other sections to paddle along Four Mile Creek than the Four Mile Road Bridge to Confluence with Kentucky River section. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. 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. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Kentucky are often more forgiving than in other states, so don't forget that many of the rivers here are
not very demanding. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. This section is quite short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers.

Briefly about the general area:
For the period of the summer months at Four Mile Creek highs are ordinarily in the 80's. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's mostly in the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the
 
30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Four Mile Creek.
Four Mile Creek is a pretty wet place typically with a lot of rain; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain while October is ordinarily the driest month.

Four Mile Creek, Four Mile Road Bridge to Confluence with Kentucky River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III+
Length: 2 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.89388
Longitude: -84.20634

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.87804
Longitude: -84.22149

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Current weather conditions at Four Mile Creek, Kentucky
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Local climate location: LEXINGTON WSO AP 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Country Squire, Winchester
6 miles away
Enjoy convenient access to Lexington, Natural Bridge State Resort Park and Clark Regional Medical Center while staying at this Winchester, Kentucky hotel. Welcome to the Best Western Country Squire ...

Holiday Inn Express Winchester, Ky, Winchester
7 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Winchester is located in the Bluegrass Region of the Commonwealth, in a great position for everything the Greater Lexington Area has to offer. We are minutes from Bluegrass Air...

Quality Inn & Suites, Winchester
7 miles away
Indoor pool and sauna. Free hot continental breakfast. Pet accommodation: 20.00 USD per stay. Pet limit: 2 pets per room....



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Four Mile Creek.
 Whitewater Near Four Mile Creek:
Otter Creek, Madison County , 4 miles away, Class -blank- - 2 miles long (East Fork to Kentucky 388 bridge)
Howard's Creek, Clark County , 4 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 5 miles long (Old Stone Church Road to Kentucky River)
Otter Creek, Madison County , 5 miles away, Class II(III) - 6 miles long (West Fork to Kentucky388 Bridge)
Muddy Creek, Madison County , 5 miles away, Class II(III) - 5 miles long (Oakley Wells Road Bridge to Close to Doylesville)
Jouett Creek, Clark County , 6 miles away, Class IV - 1.8 miles long (Kentucky 418 to Kentucky River)
Calloway Creek, Madison County , 8 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.5 miles long (Confluence of Smith Fork to Kentucky River)
Boone Creek, Fayette/Clark County , 9 miles away, Class II(III) - 6.3 miles long (Kentucky 418 Bridge to Kentucky River)
Silver Creek, Madison County , 15 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 3 miles long (Curtis RoadBridge to Kentucky 876 Bridge)
Tates Creek, Madison County , 16 miles away, Class II+(III) - 5 miles long (Million Kentucky to 169 Bridge)
Silver Creek, Madison County , 17 miles away, Class II - 3.5 miles long (Kentucky 876 Bridge to end of Bogie Mill Road)
 Ski Areas Near Four Mile Creek:
Perfect North, Indiana , 83 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 95 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 127 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Mad River, Ohio , 138 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 149 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 158 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Paoli Peaks, Indiana , 163 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 169 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 169 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 186 miles away, 830 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Four Mile Creek:
Best Western Country Squire, Winchester , 6 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Winchester, Ky, Winchester , 7 miles away
Quality Inn & Suites, Winchester , 7 miles away
Red Roof Inn Richmond, Richmond , 9 miles away
Richmond Knights Inn, Richmond , 9 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Four Mile Creek:
Fort Boonesborough State Park, Richmond, 4 miles away
Grove - Daniel Boone National Forest, Winchester, 6 miles away
Holly Bay - Daniel Boone National Forest, Winchester, 6 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Four Mile Creek:
Southwind Golf Course, Winchester , 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Four Mile Creek

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