Access Site
KY
Take Out
City: KY
County: McCreary
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 36.59900000, -84.27090000
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Clear Fork at Saxton, KY
9.2 mi away
Williamsburg Test Site
11.7 mi away
Cumberland River at Williamsburg, KY
11.8 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
III-IV(V)
Take-out
Rock Creek - Top of the hill to Jellico Creek (~0.9 mile)
160 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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Clear Fork at Saxton, KY
Whitewater Runs on Rock Creek
4 runsDifficulty 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
III-IV(V)
Put-in at this location
Top of the hill to Jellico Creek (~0.9 mile)
1.2 mi
160 ft/mi
II-III(IV)
Upstream from here (20.5 mi from take-out)
C) White Oak Junction to Big S. Fork of Cumberland R. (0.6-4 miles)
4.0 mi
II-III
Upstream from here (23.6 mi from take-out)
B) Wooden Bridge to White Oak Junction (7.4 miles)
7.2 mi
15 ft/mi
II
Upstream from here (27.0 mi from take-out)
A) Great Meadow to Wooden Bridge (7.4 miles)
7.4 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
This take-out access point on Rock Creek in McCreary County, Kentucky provides an exit for paddlers completing whitewater trips on this substantial stream. Rock Creek is classified as a large river system with a total length of 56.17 miles and drains 1,253 square miles of terrain. The creek features an average gradient of 7.8 feet per mile with a total elevation drop of 436 feet, creating dynamic whitewater conditions throughout much of its course. With an average flow of 49.85 cubic feet per second and velocity of 2.12 feet per second, this waterway offers consistent whitewater paddling opportunities suitable for intermediate to advanced boaters.
Paddlers using this take-out should be prepared for active current and whitewater conditions typical of a Class II-III stream system. The take-out location is positioned in McCreary County, providing access to lower sections of Rock Creek. Given the stream's size classification and gradient, boaters should have appropriate whitewater skills and equipment. The specific amenities and facilities at this take-out are not detailed in the available information, so paddlers should contact local outfitters or paddling organizations familiar with Rock Creek for current conditions, access policies, and facility details before planning their trip.
Paddlers using this take-out should be prepared for active current and whitewater conditions typical of a Class II-III stream system. The take-out location is positioned in McCreary County, providing access to lower sections of Rock Creek. Given the stream's size classification and gradient, boaters should have appropriate whitewater skills and equipment. The specific amenities and facilities at this take-out are not detailed in the available information, so paddlers should contact local outfitters or paddling organizations familiar with Rock Creek for current conditions, access policies, and facility details before planning their trip.