Roaring Paunch

Usually run at levels on the BSF around 2000(low) and up. This was first run by two river guides from Sheltowee Trace Outfitters paddling high performance IK's in the early 1990's. Back then...you could put in at Barthell, because there was nothing there. However...now it is suggested that you put in at the entrance to Barthell off of the Blue Heron rd, and bushwack to the creek.

This is an undercut heaven if there ever was one. Scout this baby at low water, and nearly every boulder is undecut and there are multiple sieves, and a cave looking formation. It is not a stretch to say that this is the most difficult run in south-central Kentucky.

The upper stretch from Mine 18 rd. to Barthell looks like a beautiful stretch, but it is very remote and awaiting a first descent. I'm planning on running it sometime this winter..