Salt
Bridge at Stringer Lane river bottoms to Shepherdsville (11.5 miles)
| Difficulty | I |
| Length | 10.3 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 1 fpm |
| Gauge | Salt River at Shepherdsville, Ky |
| Flow Rate as of 46 minutes | 1.33 ftbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | February 14, 2015 |
River Description
Class 1 float that will allow you to get some exercise while cruising.
River Features
Put In
Ledge at Frank E.Simon Park
The best option for those really looking for whitewater is to just head to Frank E.Simon Park, where a minor ledge creates tame play opportunities.
Take Out
Trip Reports
Log in to add a reportThe levels were 600 and 250 CFS. Both were great at the end of Frank E Simon Park where there is a big ledge and tons of other surf waves for a couple 1000 foot stretch. The only problem is that it's a total pain to get your kayaks out at that park(steep muddy banks).
28' and rising on the Shepherdsville gauge
28' and rising, water almost up to the playground
8/27/10, level at 1.10. A few riffles and very short ledges in the Shepherdsville area, great for fishing or summer tubing.
8/27/10, level at 1.10. A few riffles and very short ledges in the Shepherdsville area, great for fishing or summer tubing.
I can only speak for the Shepherdsville area, but would not recommend getting on below about 1.6 on the gauge as things get very shallow below that.
8/27/10, level at 1.10. Looking upstream from the city park in Shepherdsville. Runnable at this level but requires skillful maneuvering to avoid shallow rocks.