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Floyds Fork
Cane Run Canoe Access to Cliffside Paddling Access
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Plan
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Access plan
Access, shuttle, and map
Launch at Cane Run Canoe Access and take out 9.1 miles downstream at Cliffside Paddling Access for the full lower-Parklands Floyds Fork float. KDFWR gives a good Fisherville gauge band of 50 to 300 cfs, while the lower-route guidance adds Mary's Island, bedrock shelves, wood, and marked-landings-only discipline.
Put-in
Cane Run Canoe AccessOpen mapCane Run is a KDFWR carry-down site off Echo Trail with unpaved parking.
Take-out
Cliffside Paddling AccessOpen mapCliffside 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 and watch for
Access caveats
- Cane Run is a KDFWR carry-down site off Echo Trail with unpaved parking.
- Cliffside is a KDFWR carry-down site in Broad Run Park with year-round limited-hours shoreline access and no listed camping.
- The Parklands instructs paddlers to use marked landings only and not to take out on private property.
- The current Fisherville gauge reading during this run sat just below the official cfs and stage good-band floors, so expect more scraping and slower shoals than the mileage alone suggests.
Watch for
- Class I+ moving water, shallow bedrock rapids, and braid choices around islands and chutes.
- Strainers, fallen wood, and the mile-long Mary's Island split where the KDFWR PDF says to stay left.
- Longer recovery swims and fewer easy eddies once the creek 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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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
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| Gauge site | Floyds Fork at Fisherville, KY |
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| Target band | 50 cfs to 300 cfs |
| Low threshold | 35 cfs |
| High threshold | 500 cfs |
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| Main source behind this score | KDFWR recommended river levels for Floyds Fork near Fisherville |
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NotesWhat to know before you go
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- 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.
- Broader recreation band35-500 cfs
A KDFWR Floyds Fork feature says the best floating levels for fishing and recreation are 35 to 500 cfs, with higher levels suited only to experienced paddlers.
- Chained public route segmentCane Run Canoe Access to Cliffside Paddling Access, 9.1 miles
KDFWR lists Cane Run Canoe Access to Seaton Valley Paddling Access as 3.1 miles, while the lower Floyds Fork PDF lists Seaton Valley Paddling Access to Broad Run Valley Paddling Access as 3.5 miles and Broad Run Valley Paddling Access to Cliffside Paddling Access as 2.5 miles, supporting a 9.1-mile public Cane-Run-to-Cliffside float.
- Put-in accessCane Run Canoe Access, 38.1519, -85.5026
KDFWR identifies Cane Run Canoe Access as a free carry-down site off Echo Trail with unpaved parking.
- 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.
- Live-gauge supportUSGS 03298000 at 48.7 cfs / 1.07 ft
USGS Water Services returned same-day values of 48.7 cfs and 1.07 ft at 2026-07-06 00:20 EDT for Floyds Fork at Fisherville during this run, just below the official cfs and stage good-band floors.
- Route hazardsClass I+ moving water, Mary's Island split, bedrock rapids, wood
The lower Floyds Fork PDF says paddlers may encounter strainers, should veer left at Mary's Island, and should expect shallow bedrock rapids, braided chutes, undercut banks, and changing current through the lower Parklands section.
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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 Cane Run Canoe Access and ends at Cliffside Paddling Access, about About 9.1 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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