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 The beautiful scenery of Kentucky and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. The starting location is a short drive from Lexington-Fayette, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. There's camping available near Howard's Creek. On this section you do get some     distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Kentucky are easier than the national norm, so better not forget that rivers here are less demanding. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Howard's Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Old Stone Church Road to Kentucky River section is the only one. The Old Stone Church Road to Kentucky River section of Howard's Creek in Kentucky is 5 miles long and is a class II-III(IV) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Howard's Creek usually   tend to be in the 80's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 60's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 30's; night lows at Howard's Creek all through the wintertime typically fall into the 20's. Howard's Creek sees pretty high levels of rainfall; through the month of July you get the most rain around here, and the driest of the months is October. 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. Best Western Country Squire, Winchester 6 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 ... Holiday Inn Express WINCHESTER, Winchester 6 miles away The Holiday Inn Express Winchester is located in the Bluegrass Region of the Commonwealth, in a great position for everything the Greater Lexington Area has to offer. We are minutes from Bluegrass Air... Quality Inn & Suites, Winchester 8 miles away Indoor pool and sauna. Free hot continental breakfast. Pet accommodation: 20.00 USD per stay. Pet limit: 2 pets per room....   All Kentucky Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Kentucky. Books about whitewater paddling on Howard's Creek, Kentucky List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Howard's 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 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   Hotels Near Howard's Creek: Best Western Country Squire, Winchester , 6 miles away Holiday Inn Express WINCHESTER, Winchester , 6 miles away Quality Inn & Suites, Winchester , 8 miles away La Quinta Inn and Suites Lexington South / Hamburg, Lexington , 9 miles away Comfort Inn 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