Kentucky whitewater - Little Kentucky River, Henry/Trimble County

Henry/Trimble county, Sulphur to Kentucky 421 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     8.1 miles
  The put-in is not too far from Madison, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The Sulphur to Kentucky 421 section of Little Kentucky River is 8.1 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II section. The nature scenery of Henry/Trimble County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. The Sulphur to Kentucky 421 stretch is the only paddling stretch along Little Kentucky River. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This is a pretty
    decent length section, it's good length for a morning trip. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Kentucky are
often easier than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are not so many other good rivers for that around here.

Briefly about the general area:
Throughout the warm months at Little Kentucky River highs are usually in the 80's while night lows are commonly in the 60's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 30's, and overnight lows in the 20's for Little Kentucky River.
The high level of rain makes Little Kentucky River a pretty wet place; the month of May is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month of the year is January.
 

Little Kentucky River, Sulphur to Kentucky 421 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 8.1 miles
Average Gradient: 14 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.4952
Longitude: -85.27501

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.56079
Longitude: -85.2762

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Current weather conditions at Little Kentucky River, Kentucky
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Local climate location: MADISON SEWAGE PLANT 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Suites La Grange, La Grange
10 miles away
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SUPER 8 MOTEL - LA GRANGE, La Grange
10 miles away
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Best Western Ashbury Inn, La Grange
10 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Little Kentucky River.
 Whitewater Near Little Kentucky River:
Harrod's Creek, Oldham/Jefferson County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 30 miles long (Kentucky 53 to Ohio River)
Plum Creek, Spencer County , 28 miles away, Class II(III) - 8.9 miles long (Wilsonville to Salt River)
 Ski Areas Near Little Kentucky River:
Perfect North, Indiana , 43 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Paoli Peaks, Indiana , 85 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 146 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Mad River, Ohio , 147 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Swiss Valley, Michigan , 189 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 193 miles away, 600 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Little Kentucky River:
Comfort Suites La Grange, La Grange , 10 miles away
SUPER 8 MOTEL - LA GRANGE, La Grange , 10 miles away
Best Western Ashbury Inn, La Grange , 10 miles away
Holiday Inn Express La Grange, Ky, La Grange , 10 miles away
Carrollton Super 8 Motel, Carrollton , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Little Kentucky River:
Lake Jericho Recreational Area, Smithfield, 7 miles away
Callis Grove Campground, Trimble County, 7 miles away
General Butler State Resort Park, Carrollton, 11 miles away
 Lakes Near Little Kentucky River

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