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Access Site KY

Put In

White Oak Creek Kentucky River

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

City: KY
County: Garrard
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 37.76150100, -84.65170300
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Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Run
IV Put-in White Oak Creek - KY 1845 to Kentucky River (2 miles)
120 ft/mi
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on White Oak Creek
1 run
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
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Put In is a whitewater access point on White Oak Creek in Garrard County, Kentucky. White Oak Creek is a large river system with a total length of 126 miles and a significant elevation drop of 350 feet, making it suitable for whitewater paddling activities. The creek has an average flow of 809 cubic feet per second with an average gradient of 2.8 feet per mile, indicating moderate current conditions typical of whitewater paddling in the region.

This access point serves as a put-in location for paddlers looking to run sections of White Oak Creek. With a stream order of 6 and a drainage area of 786 square miles, the creek maintains substantial water volume throughout most seasons. The average velocity of 2.02 feet per second combined with the 2.8 foot per mile gradient suggests Class I to Class II whitewater conditions, making it potentially suitable for intermediate paddlers, though local conditions should be verified before any trip.

Paddlers should note that this is classified as a headwater area near the source of White Oak Creek, and specific details about parking facilities, amenities, and current water conditions at this particular access point should be confirmed locally before planning a visit.