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Kentucky | Louisville Metro

Floyds Fork

Broad Run Valley Paddling Access to Cliffside Paddling Access

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DistanceAbout 2.5 mi
DifficultyModerate
Typical timeAbout 1.25 hr to 2.5 hr
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Floyds Fork flows through a spring-green Kentucky creek corridor with wooded banks and shallow current.
Route photoFloyds Fork in KentuckyPhoto by Bpluke01 via Wikimedia Commons

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Quick facts

On-water distanceAbout 2.5 miBroad Run Valley Paddling Access to Cliffside Paddling Access
DifficultymoderateThe mileage is short, but the route remains Class I+ moving water with limited landing choices, wood, and changing current. Treat it as a moderate creek run instead of a flatwater park shuttle.
ShuttleCar shuttleStage the take-out at Cliffside Paddling Access in Broad Run Park, then drive back to Broad Run Valley Paddling Access. Walk the Cliffside carry-down before launching so the finish is obvious from the water.
PermitsNone notedNo route-specific paddling permit is known. Use only the KDFWR-listed public carry-down accesses, follow posted Parklands and KDFWR rules, and carry required Kentucky boating safety gear.
CampingOptions nearbyTreat this as a short lower-Floyds Fork day float. KDFWR lists no camping at either access, and no legal on-route overnight plan was verified for this managed park corridor.
SeasonMar-NovThis lower corridor remains rain-sensitive despite its short length. Spring through fall is the practical window, but fresh rain can make the run quicker and pushier while lower summer flows expose more shoals and wood.

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Route logistics

Access and shuttle

Launch at Broad Run Valley Paddling Access and take out 2.5 miles downstream at Cliffside Paddling Access for a short lower-Floyds Fork Parklands run. KDFWR documents the exact route and the same Fisherville gauge guidance used for the wider corridor.

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Start

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Broad Run Valley Paddling Access
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Broad Run Valley is a KDFWR carry-down access with year-round limited-hours shoreline access and no listed camping.

Finish

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Cliffside Paddling Access
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Cliffside is a KDFWR carry-down site in Broad Run Park with year-round limited-hours shoreline access and no listed camping.

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Access caveats

  • Broad Run Valley is a KDFWR carry-down access with year-round limited-hours shoreline access and no listed camping.
  • Cliffside is a KDFWR carry-down site in Broad Run Park with year-round limited-hours shoreline access and no listed camping.
  • The Parklands says to use marked landings only and not to take out on private property.
  • Floyds Fork rises and falls quickly after rain. Check trend, weather, and visible current before committing to this short but still moving-water run.

Watch for

  • Class I+ moving water, shallow shoals, and quick bends that become less forgiving as levels rise.
  • Strainers, fallen wood, overhanging brush, and fresh storm debris.
  • Faster current and fewer easy recovery spots once the corridor pushes above the official good band.
  • Private-bank and managed-park boundary issues if you miss the designated take-out.
  • Water-quality and runoff concerns after heavy rain in the Louisville metro watershed.

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Floyds Fork flows through a spring-green Kentucky creek corridor with wooded banks and shallow current.
Floyds Fork in KentuckyPhoto by Bpluke01 via Wikimedia Commons
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Gauge siteFloyds Fork at Fisherville, KY
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Target band50 cfs to 300 cfs
Low threshold35 cfs
High threshold500 cfs
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Main source behind this scoreKDFWR recommended river levels for Floyds Fork near Fisherville
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NotesWhat to know before you go

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  • Official level band50-300 cfs / 1.3-2.5 ft

    KDFWR rates Floyds Fork near Fisherville as Low below 50 cfs or 1.3 ft, Good from 50 to 300 cfs or 1.3 to 2.5 ft, and High above 300 cfs or 2.5 ft.

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  • Official route segmentBroad Run Valley Paddling Access to Cliffside Paddling Access, 2.5 miles

    The KDFWR Floyds Fork PDF lists Broad Run Valley to Cliffside as a public route with an estimated trip time of about 1.25 hours.

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  • Put-in accessBroad Run Valley Paddling Access, 38.1039, -85.5455

    KDFWR identifies Broad Run Valley Paddling Access as a free carry-down site with year-round limited-hours shoreline access and no camping listed.

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  • Take-out accessCliffside Paddling Access, 38.0864, -85.5520

    KDFWR identifies Cliffside Paddling Access as a free carry-down site in Broad Run Park with year-round limited-hours shoreline access and no camping listed.

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  • Live-gauge supportUSGS 03298000

    USGS Water Services returned same-day values of 67.4 cfs and 1.23 ft at 2026-07-03 20:20 EDT for Floyds Fork at Fisherville during this run.

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  • Route hazardsClass I+ moving water, strainers, quick rises, marked-landings-only access

    The Parklands says Floyds Fork is Class I+ moving water with small rapids, waves, obstructions, strainers, and quickly changing levels, and it tells paddlers to use marked landings only and not to take out on private property.

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Floyds Fork paddling FAQ

What water level is good for paddling Floyds Fork?

Paddle Today watches Floyds Fork at Fisherville, KY and treats 50 cfs to 300 cfs as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.

Where does this Floyds Fork route start and end?

This route starts at Broad Run Valley Paddling Access and ends at Cliffside Paddling Access, about About 2.5 mi on the water.

Is this Floyds Fork route good for beginners?

This is listed as a moderate route. Expect more planning than an easy float, and use the live score, route notes, and source links before committing.

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