Kentucky whitewater - Jouett Creek, Clark County

Clark county, Kentucky 418 to Kentucky River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV     1.8 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Kentucky is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. 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. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking
    or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. This is a short paddling stretch so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in
a few times. This is the only paddling stretch along Jouett Creek. The Kentucky 418 to Kentucky River section of Jouett Creek is 1.8 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV section of whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
Since you're here at Jouett Creek why not stop at Bush Hollow. Jouett Creek mostly gets a good deal of rainfall; the month with most of the rain is July while October is ordinarily the driest month.
High temperatures at Jouett Creek throughout the warm days of summer are in the 80's. For the
 
period of the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Jouett Creek are in the 20's.

Jouett Creek, Kentucky 418 to Kentucky River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV
Length: 1.8 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.92509
Longitude: -84.2949

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.90888
Longitude: -84.29278

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Current weather conditions at Jouett Creek, Kentucky
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Local climate location: LEXINGTON WSO AP 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

La Quinta Inn and Suites Lexington South / Hamburg, Lexington
7 miles away
La Quinta Inn & Suites Lexington South / Hamburg...

Econo Lodge Lexington, Lexington
7 miles away

Comfort Inn Lexington, Lexington
7 miles away
The Comfort Inn offers deluxe continental breakfast, an exercise room, business services, free local calls, free HBO and cable, microwave, refrigerator. Restaurants are nearby....



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky, the metro area neareast to Jouett Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Jouett Creek.
 Whitewater Near Jouett Creek:
Howard's Creek, Clark County , 2 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 5 miles long (Old Stone Church Road to Kentucky River)
Calloway Creek, Madison County , 3 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.5 miles long (Confluence of Smith Fork to Kentucky River)
Boone Creek, Fayette/Clark County , 3 miles away, Class II(III) - 6.3 miles long (Kentucky 418 Bridge to Kentucky River)
Otter Creek, Madison County , 4 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)
Four Mile Creek, Clark County , 6 miles away, Class II-III+ - 2 miles long (Four Mile Road Bridge to Confluence with Kentucky River)
Muddy Creek, Madison County , 11 miles away, Class II(III) - 5 miles long (Oakley Wells Road Bridge to Close to Doylesville)
Tates Creek, Madison County , 11 miles away, Class II+(III) - 5 miles long (Million Kentucky to 169 Bridge)
Silver Creek, Madison County , 12 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 3 miles long (Curtis RoadBridge to Kentucky 876 Bridge)
Silver Creek, Madison County , 14 miles away, Class II - 3.5 miles long (Kentucky 876 Bridge to end of Bogie Mill Road)
 Ski Areas Near Jouett Creek:
Perfect North, Indiana , 79 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 98 miles away, 600 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Jouett Creek:
La Quinta Inn and Suites Lexington South / Hamburg, Lexington , 7 miles away
Econo Lodge Lexington, Lexington , 7 miles away
Comfort Inn Lexington, Lexington , 7 miles away
Best Western Lexington Conference Center Hotel, Lexington , 7 miles away
Days Inn Lexington South, Lexington , 7 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Jouett Creek:
Fort Boonesborough State Park, Richmond, 2 miles away
Clays Ferry Landing, Lexington, 4 miles away
Grove - Daniel Boone National Forest, Winchester, 9 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Jouett Creek:
Bull Golf Club, Richmond , 5 miles away
Southwind Golf Course, Winchester , 7 miles away
 Lakes Near Jouett Creek

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