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Put-in KY

Put In

Howard's Creek - Old Stone Church Rd. to KY River (5 miles) (KY)

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Gauge Conditions
Kentucky River at Lock 10 near Winchester, KY Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In rapid marks the entry point for this Howard's Creek run, offering paddlers an immediate transition from flatwater to moving current. The initial drop contains scattered boulder fields and potential pin spots, requiring careful boat positioning and precise maneuvering through narrow channels. Paddlers should scout from river right and be prepared for potential shallow rock gardens that can quickly complicate navigation during low water conditions.
Location

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Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
5.0 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Old Stone Church Rd. to KY River (5 miles)
Howard's Creek
II-III(IV) 4.9 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater