This creek is a pleasant Class I (-II) run that winds between large boulders at the bottom of an intimate, wooded gorge.

In spite of its proximity to Louisville, the Harrods Creek is incredibly secluded and almost pristine in its rugged setting.   Rapids never exceed an easy Class II in difficulty (and most wash out at high water) and access is excellent.

KY 53 to the Ohio River (Oldham Co, Jefferson Co)

Maps and info from A Canoeing and Kayaking Guide to the Streams of Kentucky by Bob Sehlinger (used by permission).
Harrods Creek KY 53 to the Ohio River Map

COUNTIES: Oldham, Jefferson

USGS QUADS: LaGrane, Owen, Anchorage, Jeffersonville

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: International class I-II     Numerical points 7

SUITABLE FOR: Cruising

GRADIENT (feet per mile): 11.16

APPROPRIATE FOR: Beginners, Intermediates, Advanced

VELOCITY (mph): 2.6-5.0+

AVERAGE WIDTH (ft): 25-40

MONTHS RUNNABLE: November to early May and after heavy rains

MEAN WATER TEMPERATURE (ºF):
JAN  41 FEB  42 MAR  46 APR  54 MAY  66 JUN  77
JUL  77 AUG  77 SEP 68 OCT 61 NOV 45 DEC 41

SOURCE OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON WATER CONDITIONS:

LaGrange Police Dept.  (502) 222-0111

HAZARDS: Deadfalls

RESCUE INDEX: C-D

PORTAGES: None required

SCOUTING: None required

INTEREST HIGHLIGHTS: Scenery

SCENERY: Pretty to beautiful in spots
A 1 3 5 7
B 1 3 5 7
C 1 3 5 7
D 1 3 5 7
E 1 3 5 7 (10)
KEY

Rescue Index

Access Code
K Extremely remote; evacuation only with expert help--6 hours to secure assistance 1 Paved Road
2 Unpaved Road
3 Short Carry
L Remote; 3-6 hours to secure assistance 4 Long Carry
5 Easy Grade
6 Steep Grade
M Accessible but difficult; up to 3 hours to secure assistance-- evacuation difficult 7 Clear Trail
8 Brush and Trees
9 Private Property, Permission needed
N Accessible; up to 1 hour to secure assitance, evacuation not difficult 10 Launching Fee Charged
11 No Access--Reference Only

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