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Green River
Greensburg City Ramp to Glenview Road Carrydown
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Route logistics
Access and shuttle
Launch at Greensburg City Ramp and finish at Glenview Road Carrydown for the exact 13.7-mile upper Green segment that extends beyond the city ramp. Use the Greensburg gauge and expect a lower, scrape-prone day whenever the stage stays below KDFWR's 1.0 to 1.75 ft good band.
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Put-in
Greensburg City RampGreensburg City Ramp is the cleanest serviced launch in this upper Green cluster, with paved parking and restrooms before you leave town.
Take-out
Glenview Road CarrydownGlenview Road ends in the water and is surrounded by private land. Use only the obvious public road-end carrydown and obey posted signs.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- Greensburg City Ramp is the cleanest serviced launch in this upper Green cluster, with paved parking and restrooms before you leave town.
- Glenview Road ends in the water and is surrounded by private land. Use only the obvious public road-end carrydown and obey posted signs.
- There are no amenities at Glenview and no general-use public banks between the endpoints, so keep rests and the take-out inside the access footprint.
Watch for
- Low water below about 1.0 ft, when shoals and broad pools can slow the route more than the mileage suggests.
- High water above about 1.75 ft, when current at bends and the private-bank Glenview finish become less forgiving.
- Broad-river wind, bridge-adjacent current leaving town, and fresh wood after rain.
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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 segmentGreensburg City Ramp to Glenview Ford, 13.7 mi
KDFWR's Pool 6 Green River page still lists this exact public segment at 13.7 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 accessGreensburg City Ramp, 37.2581, -85.5057
KDFWR identifies Greensburg City Ramp as a free paved city-ramp launch with paved parking and nearby lodging support.
- Take-out accessGlenview Road Carrydown, 37.2910, -85.5913
KDFWR identifies Glenview Ford as a public road-end carry-down with unpaved parking, no amenities, and private land surrounding the access.
- Camping postureNearby Greensburg basecamp support, no endpoint campground at Glenview
KDFWR lists no camping at either endpoint, so the route uses nearby Greensburg lodging and park support rather than on-route camping or an endpoint campground.
- Live-gauge supportUSGS 03306500 at 1.40 ft
USGS Water Services returned a same-day July 9, 2026 gage-height reading for Green River at Greensburg during this run. That stage sits inside KDFWR's good band.
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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 Greensburg City Ramp and ends at Glenview Road Carrydown, about About 13.7 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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