Kentucky whitewater - Gilbert Creek, Anderson County Anderson county, Gilbert Creek road to Kentucky River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III+     2.75 miles   I just so happenned to google Gilberts Creek. I was raised on Gilberts creek and I have walked every inch of the creek many times. To say it is whitewater is pretty funny, except where the river runs into the Kentucky River you can't float a boat on Gilberts creek. Most of the creek is barely ankle deep. You may want to check your info. FYI. WH. Says Walter Hoffeld If you're coming from Frankfort it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This stretch of Gilbert Creek     in Kentucky is 2.75 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III+ section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This is a bit of a short stretch so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. The Gilbert Creek road to Kentucky River section is the only paddling section along Gilbert Creek. The scenic beauty of Anderson County and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking   this area has a large number of paddling rivers. Briefly about the general area: The high level of rain makes Gilbert Creek a rather wet place; May is the month that gets the most rain, and October is the month with the least moisture. For the duration of the warm months here at Gilbert Creek, high temperatures commonly reach the 80's, and the nighttime is rather cooler of course, usually in the 60's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 30's, and overnight lows at Gilbert Creek throughout the winter frequently plunge into the 10's. Gilbert Creek, Gilbert Creek road to Kentucky River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III+ Length: 2.75 miles Average Gradient: 75 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.9757 Longitude: -84.8529 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.9733 Longitude: -84.82331 Paddler input for Gilbert Creek, Kentucky: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Gilbert Creek, Kentucky Local climate location: SHELBYVILLE 21 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Lawrenceburg Inn, Lawrenceburg 6 miles away If you enjoy the small town atmosphere, you will certainly enjoy a visit to the Best Western Lawrenceburg Inn in Anderson County, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky located 14 miles from the Kentucky state capito... Country Hearth Inn Harrodsburg, Harrodsburg 11 miles away Located In Historic Harrodsburg, Country Hearth Inn Has Rooms From The Executive Single Which Includes A Queen Bed, Recliner And Work Desk To The Double Which Has 2 Queen Size Beds Or The King Suite W... Fairfield Inn And Suites By Marriott Frankfort, Frankfort 11 miles away Always fresh, always clean, the Fairfield Inn guestrooms are full of thoughtful amenities, including a well-lit desk, remote control TV with free cable, and complimentary weekday newspaper. We'll get ...   All Kentucky Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Kentucky. Books about whitewater paddling on Gilbert Creek, Kentucky List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Gilbert Creek, Kentucky. Find a whitewater outfitter in Kentucky Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Frankfort, Kentucky Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Frankfort, Kentucky, the metro area neareast to Gilbert Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Gilbert Creek.   Whitewater Near Gilbert Creek: Shawnee Run, Mercer County , 9 miles away, Class I-III(IV) - 4 miles long (Kentucky 1343) Glenn's Creek, Woodford County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Kentucky 1685 bridge to Distillery Pool) Cedar Branch, Mercer County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.5 miles long (Kentucky 342 to Kentucky River) Benson Creek, Anderson / Franklin County , 14 miles away, Class II - 5.1 miles long (Kentucky 1005 to Kentucky River) Benson Creek, Shelby / Franklin County , 14 miles away, Class II(III) - 3 miles long (Kentucky 1005 to Benson Falls) Elkhorn Creek, Franklin County , 15 miles away, Class II(III) - 6 miles long (Forks of Elkhorn US460 Bridge to Kentucky1900) Jessamine Creek, Jessamine County , 15 miles away, Class II(III) - 3.3 miles long (Frankfort Ford Road To 1268) White Oak Creek, Garrard County , 18 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (Kentucky 1845 to Kentucky River) Hickman Creek, Jessamine County , 21 miles away, Class II(III) - 4 miles long (Brumfield Lane to 1268 Bridge) Hickman Creek, Jessamine County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 4 miles long (Kentucky 1541 to Elm Fork Road)   Ski Areas Near Gilbert Creek: Perfect North, Indiana , 64 miles away, 400 vertical feet Paoli Peaks, Indiana , 120 miles away, 300 vertical feet Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 128 miles away, 600 vertical feet Mad River, Ohio , 151 miles away, 300 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 152 miles away, 600 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 178 miles away, 740 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 193 miles away, 210 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 193 miles away, 225 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 195 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Gilbert Creek: Best Western Lawrenceburg Inn, Lawrenceburg , 6 miles away Country Hearth Inn Harrodsburg, Harrodsburg , 11 miles away Fairfield Inn And Suites By Marriott Frankfort, Frankfort , 11 miles away Best Western Parkside Inn, Frankfort , 11 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites FRANKFORT, Frankfort , 12 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Gilbert Creek: Cummins Ferry Campground And Marina, Salvisa, 5 miles away Elkhorn Campground, Frankfort, 13 miles away Chimney Rock Campground, Harrodsburg, 15 miles away   Golf Courses Near Gilbert Creek: Bob-O-Link Golf Course, Lawrenceburg , 7 miles away