Canoe KY - Georgetown, KY
N 38° 11.978 W 084° 31.936
16S E 716087 N 4230843
Most parts of the Elkhorn Creek are Level I under normal conditions. The Elkhorn Creek is a total of 99 miles long and runs through several counties in Central Kentucky.
Waymark Code: WM22DP
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 08/23/2007
Published By:
nfa
Views: 43
There are five levels of trips available. The difficulty of these trips depends a lot on the amount of rainfall the area has gotten. The creek can be very low and flood quickly with heavy rains.
Parking/put-in/launching information:
This put-in/launch point is located at Oser Landing in Georgetown, KY.
Paddling conditions to be expected:
Flatwater.
Difficulty of the trip:
Parts of the trip near this drop-in point are for the Beginner to Intermediate.
Length of trip: Anywhere from 6-19 miles
Portages:
1 at Jim Beam Distillery Dam
Permits required:
Fishing Permit - $20-$50
Backcountry Camping Permit - $15
Type of trip:
Canoe KY allows you to park at their HQ in Peaks Mill, KY and they shuttle you to your drop-in point. You make your way back to Peaks Mill. The trip is not guided and detailed maps are given to you.
Other information:
This put-in point has a picnic area and is a favorite fishing spot for locals. Watch out for the water snakes.
Take-out Coordinates: Not Listed
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Additional photos and information and/or suggestions for future waymarkers will be appreciated, but is not necessary.
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