Madison
county,
West Fork to Kentucky388 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II(III) 6 miles
The average Kentucky whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. This section of Otter Creek in Madison County is 6 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II(III) section. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Richmond, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good spots for that around here.
Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck,
lodging is available very near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The nature scenery of Madison County and the playfulness of the water beats anything.
Briefly about the general area: Otter Creek sees pretty high levels of precipitation; most of the rain falls through July; the driest month of the year is October. For the period of the warm days of summer at Otter Creek highs are frequently in the 80's. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 60's. Highs during the winter are ordinarily in the 30's while Otter Creek overnight low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 20's.
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