Elkhorn Creek

Forks of Elkhorn, Church lot below US460 Bridge to Knight's Bridge on KY1900 (6 miles)(Elkhorn Gorge)

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June 10, 2006

Trip Report

ReporterAJ Woodworth

I have actually ran the creek as low as 75 cfs, and believe it or not, no dry creekbed was exposed. At that level, the creek simply turns into a Class I+ deadwater and riffle run that is a perfect classroom for technicality 101. At that level, the S-Turn is more of the less a small ledge. However, that level is GREAT for fishing, since the creek is very clear and the fish are easily sighted.

I have canoed the stream up to 2000 cfs (about 1 1/2 ft.), and at that level, the dam scared the living hell out of me, I really dont see how the stream is paddeled at levels above that....