Kentucky whitewater - Tygarts Creek, Carter County
Carter
county,
Olive Hill to Kentucky 182 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 12.2 miles
The beautiful scenery of Kentucky and the cool fresh water beats anything. The Olive Hill to Kentucky 182 stretch of Tygarts Creek in Kentucky is 12.2 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. The put-in is not too far from Portsmouth, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This is the only paddling stretch along Tygarts Creek. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Kentucky
tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take
your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. There's camping available near Tygarts Creek.
Briefly about the general area: Through the summertime months at Tygarts Creek highs are ordinarily in the 80's with night lows in the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's; night lows at Tygarts Creek throughout the winter frequently descend into the 20's. The annual rainfall here at Tygarts Creek is about average; the month of August is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month of the year is February. Erwin Hollow is a great place to stop by near Tygarts Creek.
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Newly renovated 2006 property located off Interstate 64. Hotel had extensive renovation including all new rooms and exterior facelift in January 2006. Kentucky Christian University within seconds. All...
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Newly opened in the Fall of 2000, this property is conveniently located off I-64, Exit 172, close to restaurants and shopping and minutes away from three of Kentucky's premier State Parks where you ca...
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The Holiday Inn Express Grayson is conveniently located on I-64 at Exit 172 in Grayson, Kentucky. Nestled in the 'Heart of the Parks', the hotel is surrounded by three state parks. Grayson is c...
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