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Kentucky

Knob Creek

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Why you'll love it

16.1 mi run
Seasonal — can run dry
43 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Seasonal — can run dry
Average flow
43 cfs
Average current
0.9 ft/s
Gradient
16.4 ft/mi
Drainage area
31 sq mi

Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.

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About this water

Knob Creek is a 16-mile paddling stretch near Shepherdsville, Kentucky. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 43 cfs and a gradient of about 16.4 feet per mile.

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Guided trips nearby

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Cave Country Canoes

Kayaking business nearby (~32 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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