Access Site
KY
Take Out
City: KY
County: Madison
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 37.81867000, -84.14783900
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Red River at Clay City, KY
12.1 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
II(III)
Take-out
Muddy Creek - Oakley Wells Road Bridge to near Doylesville (5 miles)
Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Muddy Creek
1 runDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
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Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
This take-out site on Muddy Creek in Madison County, Kentucky provides access to a significant whitewater paddling destination. Muddy Creek is a medium-sized river with a substantial gradient of 46.5 feet per mile, making it suitable for whitewater kayaking and canoeing. With a drainage area of 410 square miles and an average flow of 50 cubic feet per second, water levels and conditions can vary seasonally, so paddlers should check current conditions before launching.
The creek originates in the headwaters region and drops over 3,800 feet across its 82-mile length to the river mouth, creating consistent whitewater opportunities along the way. The average velocity of 1.62 feet per second indicates moderate current flow. As a take-out site, this location is intended for the end of paddling trips on Muddy Creek, allowing paddlers to safely exit the water after their run downstream.
The creek originates in the headwaters region and drops over 3,800 feet across its 82-mile length to the river mouth, creating consistent whitewater opportunities along the way. The average velocity of 1.62 feet per second indicates moderate current flow. As a take-out site, this location is intended for the end of paddling trips on Muddy Creek, allowing paddlers to safely exit the water after their run downstream.