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Rapid KY

Park-and-Surf

Benson Creek - KY 1005 to Kentucky R. at Frankfort (5.1 miles) (KY)

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Gauge Conditions
Kentucky River at Lock 4 at Frankfort, KY Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Park-and-Surf
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

This playspot is named the park and surf because you can get to this wave by driving up Benson Valley Road.

Some people take out here, but continuing to the boat ramp adds a few rapids along with a half a mile of flatwater.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
2.8 mi
Directions
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KY 1005 to Kentucky R. at Frankfort (5.1 miles)
Benson Creek
II(III) 4.5 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater