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Kentucky whitewater, Tygarts Creek
Carter
county,
Olive Hill to Kentucky 182 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-II 12.2 miles
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We put in at the interstate Bridge and out at the bridge by Carter Cave State Park. The trip was awesome, views are incredible and fishing is very good. Takes a while to do the trip with a large group say 7-8hr as there is a lot of porting. Says Clan of 12
The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are |
very easy. The put-in is not too far from Portsmouth, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The natural beauty of Kentucky and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract
| people from near and far. This section of Tygarts Creek in Kentucky is 12.2 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get | |
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to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There's camping available near Tygarts Creek. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this
area has a pretty small number of paddling places.
Briefly about the general area: Grayson Lake State Park is a glorious site to stretch your legs a bit, and folks from Olive Hill love to come here. Erwin Hollow
is a great location to spend some time at, and on a good day you can take a hike along the Dry Branch Conneoter Trail. This is such a great river.
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Tygarts Creek, Olive Hill to Kentucky 182 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
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Stats
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These outdoors activities are available near Tygarts Creek. |
| Hotels Near Tygarts Creek:
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Econo Lodge Grayson, Grayson
, 14 miles away |
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Super 8 Grayson, Grayson
, 14 miles away |
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Quality Inn & Suites Grayson, Grayson
, 14 miles away |
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Days Inn Grayson, Grayson
, 14 miles away |
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Shawnee Lodge, West Portsmouth
, 21 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Tygarts Creek:
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Carter Caves State Park, Kentucky
, 3 miles away |
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Grayson Lake State Park, Kentucky
, 10 miles away |
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Greenbo Lake State Park, Kentucky
, 19 miles away |
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