Kentucky whitewater - Howard's Creek, Clark County Clark county, Old Stone Church Road to Kentucky River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III(IV)     5 miles   Howard's Creek can be a dangerous creek due to fallen trees and fences. Howard's is famous for wood and wire in the flow. Howard's is NOT a beginner stream as this article seems to indicate. Says BG If you're coming from Lexington-Fayette it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The Old Stone Church Road to Kentucky River stretch of Howard's Creek is 5 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III(IV) section by American Whitewater. Howard's Creek doesn't have a     lot of paddling sections, the Old Stone Church Road to Kentucky River section is the only one. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. 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. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so better not forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. Briefly about the general area: The high level of precipitation   makes Howard's Creek a rather wet place; during July this area sees the most rain; October on the other hand is the driest. All through the warm months at Howard's Creek highs are ordinarily in the 80's while nighttime lows are regularly in the 60's. Through the winter highs are typically in the 30's while Howard's Creek night low temperatures throughout the wintertime are in the 20's. Howard's Creek, Old Stone Church 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(IV) Length: 5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.93864 Longitude: -84.24438 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.91863 Longitude: -84.27434 Paddler input for Howard's Creek, Kentucky: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Howard's Creek, Kentucky Local climate location: LEXINGTON WSO AP 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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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 Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky, the metro area neareast to Howard's Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Howard's Creek.   Whitewater Near Howard's Creek: Jouett Creek, Clark County , 2 miles away, Class IV - 1.8 miles long (Kentucky 418 to Kentucky River) Four Mile Creek, Clark County , 4 miles away, Class II-III+ - 2 miles long (Four Mile Road Bridge to Confluence with Kentucky River) Otter Creek, Madison County , 5 miles away, Class II(III) - 6 miles long (West Fork to Kentucky388 Bridge) Otter Creek, Madison County , 5 miles away, Class -blank- - 2 miles long (East Fork to Kentucky 388 bridge) Calloway Creek, Madison County , 5 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.5 miles long (Confluence of Smith Fork to Kentucky River) Boone Creek, Fayette/Clark County , 6 miles away, Class II(III) - 6.3 miles long (Kentucky 418 Bridge to Kentucky River) Muddy Creek, Madison County , 9 miles away, Class II(III) - 5 miles long (Oakley Wells Road Bridge to Close to Doylesville) Tates Creek, Madison County , 14 miles away, Class II+(III) - 5 miles long (Million Kentucky to 169 Bridge) Silver Creek, Madison County , 14 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 3 miles long (Curtis RoadBridge to Kentucky 876 Bridge) Silver Creek, Madison County , 16 miles away, Class II - 3.5 miles long (Kentucky 876 Bridge to end of Bogie Mill Road)   Ski Areas Near Howard's Creek: Perfect North, Indiana , 79 miles away, 400 vertical feet Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 96 miles away, 600 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 131 miles away, 600 vertical feet Mad River, Ohio , 136 miles away, 300 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 152 miles away, 740 vertical feet Paoli Peaks, Indiana , 159 miles away, 300 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 162 miles away, 700 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 172 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 173 miles away, 210 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 190 miles away, 830 vertical feet   Hotels Near Howard's Creek: Best Western Country Squire, Winchester , 6 miles away Holiday Inn Express Winchester, Ky, Winchester , 6 miles away Quality Inn & Suites, Winchester , 8 miles away Comfort Inn Lexington, Lexington , 9 miles away Econo Lodge Lexington, Lexington , 9 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Howard's Creek: Fort Boonesborough State Park, Richmond, 2 miles away Clays Ferry Landing, Lexington, 6 miles away Grove - Daniel Boone National Forest, Winchester, 7 miles away   Golf Courses Near Howard's Creek: Southwind Golf Course, Winchester , 4 miles away Sportland Golf Course, Winchester , 5 miles away   Lakes Near Howard's Creek