Whitewater Run KY Class II+

1) South Fork Park to Camp Ernst Road (3.7 miles)

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Gauge Conditions
Runnable: ? – ? CFS
Approximate reading: This gauge is 2.4 miles away on Gunpowder Creek. Use as a general reference only.
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Description
The South Fork of Gunpowder Creek (SF) is a Class II+ run that offers a ledge and some decent Class II+ water.  You may wish to  continue beyond the listed take-out to the Gunpowder Nature Preserve where there is good parking and bathrooms available during the warmer months (mid-spring through early-fall).  The downside is an uphill hike at the take-out (200+ feet of vert to climb in just over 1/4 mile). There is sometimes an odor associated with the water.  Like all of our local creeks, there is some level of pollution and this one is no different.
Difficulty
Class II+
Length
4.0 mi
Gradient
30 ft/mi
max 35
Rapids
0
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Current Conditions
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