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Rapid KY Class II+

S Turn Rapid

Elkhorn Creek - Forks of Elkhorn, Church lot below US460 Bridge to Knight's Bridge on KY1900 (6 miles) · KY

American Whitewater 38.2215, -84.8115

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Gauge Conditions
Elkhorn Creek near Frankfort, KY Downstream Primary
Runnable: 250.0 – 6,500.0 CFS

Optimum range

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
S Turn Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

S-Turn Rapid contains a diagonal wave which may reach maximum height in the 1500-2000 cfs range.

 

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II+
Mile Marker
1.5 mi
Directions
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Forks of Elkhorn, Church lot below US460 Bridge to Knight's Bridge on KY1900 (6 miles)
Elkhorn Creek
II(III) 7.6 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater