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Russell Fork, KY

Gorge takeout to Elkhorn City (2 miles) (Lower Russell Fork)

Class II(III)

2 Miles

Railroad trestle rapid on Lower Russell Fork

Railroad trestle rapid on Lower Russell Fork
Photo by Barry Grimes taken 10-20-01 @ 850 cfs

Gauge Information

Russell Fork

Gorge takeout to Elkhorn City (2 miles) II(III)

low

12/2 17:30

[detail]

Min Sug. Level:

200 cfs

Max Sug. Level:

5000 cfs

River Description

This class II section contains one class III rapid. It provides another alternative to the demanding Russell Fork Gorge section that is directly upstream. Intermediate paddlers may wish run this section in combination with the class III (IV) Upper Russell Fork to gain more river miles. Running both of the intermediate sections will however require exiting the Upper Russel Fork at Garden Hole Road and then shuttling by vehicle to the KY park put-in - which also is the takeout for the Russel Fork Gorge.

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Last Updated: 2001-10-26 09:43:41