Access Site
KY
Put In
City: KY
County: Owen
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 38.39730000, -84.84690000
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Kentucky River at Lock 3 at Gest, KY
2.3 mi away
Kentucky River at Lock 2 at Lockport, KY
6.9 mi away
Elkhorn Creek near Frankfort, KY
9 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
II-III(IV)
Put-in
Cedar Creek - KY 607 to Ky River confluence (3 miles)
30 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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Kentucky River at Lock 3 at Gest, KY
Whitewater Runs on Cedar Creek
2 runs (1 nearby)Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Put In on Cedar Creek in Owen County, Kentucky provides access to a significant whitewater paddling resource. Cedar Creek is a large river system with a stream order of 6, featuring substantial elevation change across its 61.81-mile length with a total drop of 1,105 feet. The average gradient of 17.9 feet per mile and average velocity of 2.68 feet per second indicate this is moving water with regular current that requires attention from paddlers. The drainage area of 1,596 square miles supports an average flow of approximately 99 cubic feet per second, which can vary seasonally and after rainfall events.
This put-in location is positioned near the headwaters of Cedar Creek, making it suitable for paddlers seeking whitewater or moving-water experiences. The water conditions and current velocity suggest this site is best suited for intermediate to advanced paddlers who have experience reading water and managing boat control in flowing conditions. Paddlers should be prepared for the sustained current and gradient, and should check recent flow conditions before launching.
The creek's significant elevation drop and stream gradient mean paddlers should scout sections beforehand if unfamiliar with the waterway, as hazards such as drop-offs, strainers, and rocky obstacles are common in creeks with this gradient profile. Water levels and flow rates can change with weather conditions, affecting difficulty and safety.
This put-in location is positioned near the headwaters of Cedar Creek, making it suitable for paddlers seeking whitewater or moving-water experiences. The water conditions and current velocity suggest this site is best suited for intermediate to advanced paddlers who have experience reading water and managing boat control in flowing conditions. Paddlers should be prepared for the sustained current and gradient, and should check recent flow conditions before launching.
The creek's significant elevation drop and stream gradient mean paddlers should scout sections beforehand if unfamiliar with the waterway, as hazards such as drop-offs, strainers, and rocky obstacles are common in creeks with this gradient profile. Water levels and flow rates can change with weather conditions, affecting difficulty and safety.