Kentucky whitewater - Galloway Creek, Madison County
Madison
county,
Confluence of Smith Fork to Kentucky River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-IV 2.5 miles
The wonderful Madison County scenery and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. The Confluence of Smith Fork to Kentucky River stretch of Galloway Creek in Madison County is 2.5 miles long and is a class II-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is
a very popular destination. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. This is a somewhat short section so better bring some good walking shoes. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This is
the only paddling stretch along Galloway Creek.
Briefly about the general area: Galloway Creek gets lots of water; through July this area sees the most rain, and October meanwhile is the driest month. High temperatures at Galloway Creek through the warmest time of the year are in the 80's while overnight lows are frequently in the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's, and after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Galloway Creek fall into the 20's.
QUICK STATS AW Class:
II-IV
Length:
2.5
miles
Paddler input for Galloway Creek, Kentucky:
Current weather conditions at Galloway Creek, Kentucky
Local climate location: LEXINGTON WSO AP 12 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
