Kentucky, South Fork
Eriline to Beattyville (62 miles)
| Difficulty | I-II |
| Length | 57.7 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 3 fpm |
| Gauge | South Fork Kentucky River at Booneville, Ky |
| Flow Rate as of 37 minutes | 143 cfsbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | December 26, 2005 |
River Description
For more information, see Canoeing & Kayaking Guide to KY
River Features
Put In
Distance: 0 mi
Access Point
Best I can tell, there is not a single stretch of this reach which exceeds 15 FPM. As a result, it is hard to expect that any significant part of it is honestly whitewater. (This is not to discount that there may be some riffles and rips, possibly even a playable wave, but not likely any actual 'rapids'. Prove me wrong! Add a 'Trip Report' with photos of significant rapids!)
Confluence: Red Bird River and Goose Creek
Distance: 12.78 mi
Other
From the listed put-in down to here has actually been on the Red Bird River. At this point, Goose Creek comes in from the left, contributing its ~260 square miles to the Red Bird's ~196 square miles. The result is the S.Fk.Kentucky River.
Take Out
Distance: 62 mi
Access Point
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