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Kentucky whitewater - Galloway 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 Confluence of Smith Fork to Kentucky River section of Galloway Creek in Madison County is 2.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-IV section. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. 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 and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. |
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Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. There are no other sections to paddle along Galloway Creek than the Confluence of Smith Fork to Kentucky River section. The scenic beauty of Kentucky and the cool fresh water are
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Briefly about the general area:
The high level of precipitation makes Galloway Creek a quite wet location; during the month of July you get the most rain around here, and October is when it's the driest.
Throughout the long summer days highs here at Galloway Creek reach the 80's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 60's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 30's, and night lows at Galloway Creek throughout the wintertime regularly plunge into the 20's. | |
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QUICK STATS
AW Class:
II-IV
Length:
2.5
miles
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Paddler input for Galloway Creek, Kentucky:
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Current weather conditions at Galloway Creek, Kentucky
Local climate location: LEXINGTON WSO AP 9 miles away
      
RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
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Best Western Country Squire, Winchester
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7 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 ...
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Days Inn Richmond, Richmond
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8 miles away
As the newest motel in Richmond, we offer our guests a clean, comfortable, modern room with free wireless high speed internet and . Relax and kick back in our rooms and watch HBO and all of our other ...
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Jameson Inn Richmond, Richmond
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8 miles away
At Jameson Inn Richmond, guests experience the conveniences of a contemporary hotel with the charm of a country inn. Along with our award-winning service, guests also can enjoy a complimentary breakfa...
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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 Galloway Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| | Hotels Near Galloway Creek:
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Best Western Country Squire, Winchester
, 7 miles away |
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Days Inn Richmond, Richmond
, 8 miles away |
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Jameson Inn Richmond, Richmond
, 8 miles away |
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Super 8 Motel, Richmond, Richmond
, 8 miles away |
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Red Roof Inn Lexington - Richmond, Richmond
, 8 miles away |
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