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Kentucky | South-Central Kentucky
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American Legion Park Ramp to Glenview Road Carrydown
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Access plan
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Launch at American Legion Park and continue to Glenview Road for a longer Upper Green float below town. Use the Greensburg gauge and expect a slower, more scrape-prone day whenever the stage stays near or below KDFWR's 1.0 to 1.75 ft good band.
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Put-in
American Legion Park RampOpen mapAmerican Legion Park uses a graded muddy and gravel bank below Highway 417 rather than a clean concrete city ramp.
Take-out
Glenview Road CarrydownOpen mapGreensburg City Ramp is the clearest serviced midpoint bailout if the group does not want to commit past town.
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Access caveats
- American Legion Park uses a graded muddy and gravel bank below Highway 417 rather than a clean concrete city ramp.
- Greensburg City Ramp is the clearest serviced midpoint bailout if the group does not want to commit past town.
- Glenview Road Carrydown ends in the water and is surrounded by private land. Use only the obvious public road-end carrydown and obey posted signs.
- This route uses the direct Greensburg stage gauge. Trend, recent rain, and broad-river wind still matter more than a single number across a route this long.
Watch for
- Low water below about 1.0 ft, when shoals, mud edges, and slower pools can turn this into a draggy full-day float.
- High water above about 1.75 ft, when current along bends and at the Glenview finish gets less forgiving.
- Broad-river wind, bridge-adjacent current leaving town, private-bank limits, and fresh wood after storms.
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
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| Gauge site | Green River at Greensburg, KY |
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| Target band | 1.00 ft to 1.75 ft |
| Low threshold | 1.00 ft |
| High threshold | 1.75 ft |
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| Main source behind this score | KDFWR recommended river levels for Green River at Greensburg |
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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 route segmentAmerican Legion Park Ramp to Glenview Ford, about 15.7 mi
KDFWR lists American Legion Park Ramp to Greensburg City Ramp as 2.0 miles and Greensburg City Ramp to Glenview Ford as 13.7 miles, supporting a combined public route of about 15.7 miles.
- Official level band1.0-1.75 ft good
KDFWR rates the Green River gauge at Greensburg as Low below 1.0 ft, Good from 1.0 to 1.75 ft, and High above 1.75 ft.
- Put-in accessAmerican Legion Park Ramp, 37.2441, -85.4795
KDFWR identifies American Legion Park Ramp as a free public carry-down launch with unpaved parking, no camping, and year-round availability.
- Take-out accessGlenview Road Carrydown, 37.291, -85.5913
KDFWR identifies Glenview Ford as a public road-end carry-down with unpaved parking, no amenities, and private land surrounding the access.
- Live-gauge supportUSGS 03306500 at 1.64 ft
USGS Water Services returned a same-day July 10, 2026 gage-height reading for Green River at Greensburg during this run. That stage sits inside KDFWR's good band.
- Route characterMuddy park launch, city bailout, broad pools, and private-bank finish
KDFWR describes American Legion as a graded muddy and gravel park access below Highway 417, Greensburg as the last serviced city-park stop, and Glenview as the downstream private-bank road-end carrydown.
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Green River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Green River?
Paddle Today watches Green River at Greensburg, KY and treats 1.00 ft to 1.75 ft as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.
Where does this Green River route start and end?
This route starts at American Legion Park Ramp and ends at Glenview Road Carrydown, about About 15.7 mi on the water.
Is this Green River 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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