Access Site
KY
Take Out
City: Monterey, KY
County: Owen
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 38.41980000, -84.87250000
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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
0.5 mi away
Kentucky River at Lock 2 at Lockport, KY
5.1 mi away
Elkhorn Creek near Frankfort, KY
10.9 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
II-III(IV)
Take-out
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
This take-out site on Cedar Creek in Monterey, Owen County, Kentucky provides access to a substantial whitewater stream system. Cedar Creek is a large river system (Stream Order 6) with significant gradient averaging 17.9 feet per mile, making it suitable for whitewater paddling activities. The creek drains 1,596 square miles and maintains an average flow of approximately 99 cubic feet per second with velocities around 2.68 feet per second, indicating consistent moving water conditions typical of whitewater runs.
As a take-out location, this site serves paddlers completing whitewater trips on Cedar Creek. The relatively high elevation drop of 1,105 feet across the 61.81-mile length confirms the whitewater character of this stream. Paddlers should be aware that Cedar Creek's gradient and flow characteristics suggest intermediate to advanced paddling skills may be required depending on the specific section being run and water levels at the time of visit.
The stream's position as a headwater system means it originates relatively close to this area. Before paddling, check current water conditions and flow rates, as whitewater creeks can be affected by recent rainfall and seasonal variations. This take-out access point is essential for planning shuttle logistics on multi-mile whitewater runs.
As a take-out location, this site serves paddlers completing whitewater trips on Cedar Creek. The relatively high elevation drop of 1,105 feet across the 61.81-mile length confirms the whitewater character of this stream. Paddlers should be aware that Cedar Creek's gradient and flow characteristics suggest intermediate to advanced paddling skills may be required depending on the specific section being run and water levels at the time of visit.
The stream's position as a headwater system means it originates relatively close to this area. Before paddling, check current water conditions and flow rates, as whitewater creeks can be affected by recent rainfall and seasonal variations. This take-out access point is essential for planning shuttle logistics on multi-mile whitewater runs.