Cumberland, Martins Fork

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park to route 987 (1.6 miles)

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July 28, 2009

Trip Report

ReporterJake Boggs

A friend and I hiked around the martins fork today. The gauge read 1030cfs, and it looked like you could run down it without to much scraping. We couldn't make it to Quadrule Falls, before sunset, but bush-whacking through the rhododendron groves, massive rock outcroppings and ancient hemlocks was well worth the trip. This river is so pristine, like walking back in time, and has nice rapids to boot. Here is a google maps link of the trail and shuttle. http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=116794144407359062085.00049208978b5039873d6&t=h&z=14

Link to Video: http://vimeo.com/9058626

Trip Report – Cumberland, Martins Fork – Cumberland Gap National Historical Park to route 987 (1.6 miles) | American Whitewater