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Description
Considered by many Central Kentucky paddlers to be the finest play stream around, this Madison, County gem will try to wear you out with it’s numerous, surfing opportunities. Flowing through remote, beautiful and rolling Kentucky countryside, Muddy Creek is fed by several, crystal clear underground springs and cascading waterfalls. Providing a nonstop ride with large class III play holes and green glassy wave trains at flood levels, the Muddy serves up dozens upon dozens of side surfing holes and play ledges at more moderate and lower flows. Muddy Creek’s numerous rapids typically offer large wwpaddling groups multiple play spots with no waiting in the eddys! Flowing near Union City, KY in Madison Co south of Lexington, Muddy is often run along with the Otter Creek sections to give a “triple play day” for energetic boaters.
Shuttle:
From the I-75 Richmond,KY exit #90A and follow the Richmond bypass about 3 miles to the turnoff on the left for KY 1986. Follow 1986 past Union City about 3 miles and go right on Cain Springs Rd (just past Willoughby Rd). Follow Cain Springs Rd across Muddy Creek to KY977. Go right on KY 977 for about 3-4 miles and take a right on Oakley Wells Rd. Follow Oakley Wells Rd over the bridge at Muddy Creek and park anywhere along the creek, making sure to keeping all 4 wheels off the pavement and not blocking any gates.
Takeout:
From the putin, retrace the directions above, taking a right at the intersection of Cain Springs and KY 1986 to Doylesville, KY and park anywhere near the bridge over Muddy Creek.
Note:Those wishing to shorten the shuttle and paddle only the top 2/3 of Muddy Creek can use the bridge over the Muddy on Cain Springs as an alternative takeout.
Difficulty Classes
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