Kentucky whitewater - Grassy Creek, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Pike County
Pike
county,
Gateway Motel to Russell Fork section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS IV 0.94 miles
The Gateway Motel to Russell Fork section of Grassy Creek in Pike County is 0.94 miles long and is a class IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Kentucky and the water flowing gracefully down Grassy Creek will make you feel great. This is the only paddling section along Grassy Creek. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping
in your car. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. The river winds through the Cumberland Plateau Mountains and you get great scenery. This is an extremely short section so no need to bring snacks. Whitewater rafting and
kayaking in Kentucky is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other rivers for that.
Briefly about the general area: At Grassy Creek during the days of summer highs are in the 80's. Summer nighttime lows fall down to the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Grassy Creek. Grassy Creek usually gets a good deal of rain; July is the month that gets the most rain; October meanwhile is the driest month.
QUICK STATS AW Class:
IV
Length:
0.94
miles
Average Gradient: 268 fpm
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