Confluence of Smith Fork to KY River (2.5 miles)Class II-IV
2.5 Miles
Avg Gradient 70 fpm
Calloway drop.
Calloway drop. Photo of Donny Wilson by Dale Perry taken January 2 2004 @ low River DescriptionNote: This creek is also refered to in some publications as "Galloway" Creek.Calloway Creek was first run in 2002, and boasts numerous non-stop steep, vertical and chaotic class IV slide-style rapids through a spectacular high walled canyon. There are 2 swinging fences that alert paddlers may be able to pass under (depending upon flow levels) and (at this writing, 03.20.03) 2 river wide tree strainers that should be portaged. First time paddlers of Calloway should posess good boat scouting skills or be following a Calloway veteran as there are numerous horizion lines with poor bank scouting possibilities. Put-in is the at the small bridge across the Smith Fork tributary on Durbin Rd. accessed from I-75 exit 97. Take-out is off US 25 directly under the I-75 bridge over the Kentucky River. The mouth of Calloway enters the KY River directly across from the mouth of Boone Creek. Barry Grimes StreamTeam Status: verified
Last Updated: 2006-03-14 11:19:17
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