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South-Central Kentucky
View routeBarren River
Barren River Lake Tailwater to Martinsville Ford / Claypool Ramp
Easy | About 17.2 mi | About 5.5 hr to 8.5 hr, longer with low-water dragging, headwind, or fishing stops--Live
South-Central Kentucky
View routeBarren River
Barren River VPA #3 to Martinsville Ford / Claypool Ramp
Easy | About 3.9 mi | About 1 hr to 3 hr, longer in low water or with fishing stops--Live
South-Central Kentucky
View routeBarren River
Beech Bend Campground Ramp to James R. Hines Boat Landing Ramp
Easy | About 4.6 mi | About 1.5 hr to 3.5 hr, longer with upstream wind, fishing stops, or higher water caution--Live
South-Central Kentucky
View routeBarren River
James R. Hines Boat Landing Ramp to Lonnie White Boat Ramp
Easy | About 6.7 mi | About 2 hr to 4.5 hr, longer with low-water scraping, fishing stops, or upstream windThis panel hydrates from live Paddle Today scores. The route links above remain useful when JavaScript or the score API is unavailable.
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Kentucky routeSouth-Central KentuckyBarren RiverBarren River Lake Tailwater to Martinsville Ford / Claypool RampShorter options: 3.9–13.3 miLaunch below Barren River Lake and finish at Martinsville Ford for the longer tailwater continuation on the lower Barren. Use the Finney stage gauge and...
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Easy | About 17.2 mi | About 5.5 hr to 8.5 hr, longer with low-water dragging, headwind, or fishing stopsofficial source support
Kentucky routeSouth-Central KentuckyBarren RiverBarren River VPA #3 to Martinsville Ford / Claypool RampLaunch at Barren River VPA #3 and take out at Martinsville Ford / Claypool Ramp for a short lower-Barren float. Use the Finney stage gauge and expect sh...
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Easy | About 3.9 mi | About 1 hr to 3 hr, longer in low water or with fishing stopsofficial source support
Kentucky routeSouth-Central KentuckyBarren RiverBeech Bend Campground Ramp to James R. Hines Boat Landing RampLaunch at Beech Bend Campground Ramp and finish at James R. Hines Boat Landing Ramp for the official 4.6-mile lower-Barren segment. Use the Bowling Gree...
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Easy | About 4.6 mi | About 1.5 hr to 3.5 hr, longer with upstream wind, fishing stops, or higher water cautionofficial source support
Kentucky routeSouth-Central KentuckyBarren RiverJames R. Hines Boat Landing Ramp to Lonnie White Boat RampLaunch at James R. Hines Boat Landing Ramp and finish at Lonnie White Boat Ramp for the official 6.7-mile lower-Barren segment. Use the Bowling Green ga...
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Easy | About 6.7 mi | About 2 hr to 4.5 hr, longer with low-water scraping, fishing stops, or upstream windofficial source support
Kentucky routeSouth-Central KentuckyBarren RiverState Street Bridge Access to Beech Bend Campground RampLaunch at State Street Bridge Access and finish at Beech Bend Campground Ramp for the official 3.1-mile lower-Barren segment. Use the Bowling Green gaug...
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Easy | About 3.1 mi | About 1 hr to 2.5 hr, longer with higher current, scouting, or upstream wind on broad poolsofficial source support
Kentucky routeSouth-Central KentuckyBarren RiverState Street Bridge Access to James R. Hines Boat Landing RampLaunch at State Street Bridge Access and finish at James R. Hines Boat Landing Ramp for a mid-length lower-Barren city route. Use the Bowling Green gaug...
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Easy | About 7.7 mi | About 2.5 hr to 5 hr, longer with low-water scraping, fishing stops, or upstream windofficial source support
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Kentucky beginner routes
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Barren RiverBarren River Lake Tailwater to Martinsville Ford / Claypool RampSouth-Central Kentucky | About 17.2 miBarren RiverBarren River VPA #3 to Martinsville Ford / Claypool RampSouth-Central Kentucky | About 3.9 miBarren RiverBeech Bend Campground Ramp to James R. Hines Boat Landing RampSouth-Central Kentucky | About 4.6 miBarren RiverJames R. Hines Boat Landing Ramp to Lonnie White Boat RampSouth-Central Kentucky | About 6.7 miBarren RiverState Street Bridge Access to Beech Bend Campground RampSouth-Central Kentucky | About 3.1 miBarren RiverState Street Bridge Access to James R. Hines Boat Landing RampSouth-Central Kentucky | About 7.7 miBig South ForkBlue Heron Canoe Ramp to Alum FordCumberland Plateau | About 12.2 miBig South ForkBlue Heron Canoe Ramp to Worley Canoe AccessCumberland Plateau | About 2.5 mi
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Barren RiverBarren River VPA #3 to Martinsville Ford / Claypool RampAbout 3.9 mi | About 1 hr to 3 hr, longer in low water or with fishing stopsBarren RiverBarren River VPA #3 to Potter/Combs RampAbout 27.9 mi | About 8 hr to 11 hr, longer in low water, wind, or with fishing stopsBarren RiverBeech Bend Campground Ramp to Lonnie White Boat RampAbout 11.3 mi | About 3.5 hr to 6.5 hr, longer with pooled finish drag, wind, or above-band caution stopsBarren RiverJames R. Hines Boat Landing Ramp to Lonnie White Boat RampAbout 6.7 mi | About 2 hr to 4.5 hr, longer with low-water scraping, fishing stops, or upstream windBarren RiverMartinsville Ford / Claypool Ramp to Potter/Combs RampAbout 24.0 mi | About 7 hr to 10 hr, longer with low-water scraping, upstream wind, or fishing stopsBarren RiverState Street Bridge Access to James R. Hines Boat Landing RampAbout 7.7 mi | About 2.5 hr to 5 hr, longer with low-water scraping, fishing stops, or upstream wind
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Green River32
Green River hubAmerican Legion Park Ramp to Glenview Road CarrydownAmerican Legion Park Ramp to Greensburg City RampAmerican Legion Park Ramp to Lynn Camp Creek RampDennison Ferry to Green River FerryDennison Ferry to Houchins FerryGlenview Road Carrydown to Lynn Camp Creek RampGreen River Ferry to Brownsville City ParkGreen River Ferry to Houchins FerryGreen River Lake Tailwater to American Legion Park RampGreen River Lake Tailwater to Greensburg City RampGreen River Lake Tailwater to Roachville FordGreen River Lake Tailwater to Russell Ford AccessGreensburg City Ramp to Glenview Road CarrydownGreensburg City Ramp to Lynn Camp Creek RampH.H. Wilson Park Ramp to Dennison Ferry CarrydownH.H. Wilson Park Ramp to Green River FerryH.H. Wilson Park Ramp to Stovall Park RampHouchins Ferry to Brownsville City ParkLynn Camp Creek Ramp to H.H. Wilson Park RampLynn Camp Creek Ramp to Rio Carrydown AccessMunfordville-Stovall Park Ramp to Dennison Ferry CarrydownMunfordville-Stovall Park Ramp to Green River FerryRio Carrydown Access to Dennison Ferry CarrydownRio Carrydown Access to H.H. Wilson Park RampRio Carrydown Access to Munfordville-Stovall Park RampRoachville Ford to American Legion Park RampRoachville Ford to Glenview Road CarrydownRoachville Ford to Greensburg City RampRoachville Ford to Russell Ford AccessRussell Ford Access to American Legion Park RampRussell Ford Access to Glenview Road CarrydownRussell Ford Access to Greensburg City Ramp
Floyds Fork21
Floyds Fork hubBroad Run Valley Paddling Access to Cliffside Paddling AccessCane Run Canoe Access to Broad Run Valley Paddling AccessCane Run Canoe Access to Cliffside Paddling AccessCane Run Canoe Access to Seaton Valley Paddling AccessCreekside Canoe Access to Broad Run Valley Paddling AccessCreekside Canoe Access to Cane Run Canoe AccessCreekside Canoe Access to Cliffside Paddling AccessCreekside Canoe Access to Fisherville Canoe AccessCreekside Canoe Access to Seaton Valley Paddling AccessFisherville Canoe Access to Broad Run Valley Paddling AccessFisherville Canoe Access to Cane Run Canoe AccessFisherville Canoe Access to Cliffside Paddling AccessFisherville Canoe Access to Seaton Valley Paddling AccessNorth Beckley Canoe Access to Broad Run Valley Paddling AccessNorth Beckley Canoe Access to Cane Run Canoe AccessNorth Beckley Canoe Access to Cliffside Paddling AccessNorth Beckley Canoe Access to Creekside Canoe AccessNorth Beckley Canoe Access to Fisherville Canoe AccessNorth Beckley Canoe Access to Seaton Valley Paddling AccessSeaton Valley Paddling Access to Broad Run Valley Paddling AccessSeaton Valley Paddling Access to Cliffside Paddling Access
Barren River10
Barren River hubBarren River Lake Tailwater to Martinsville Ford / Claypool RampBarren River VPA #3 to Martinsville Ford / Claypool RampBarren River VPA #3 to Potter/Combs RampBeech Bend Campground Ramp to James R. Hines Boat Landing RampBeech Bend Campground Ramp to Lonnie White Boat RampJames R. Hines Boat Landing Ramp to Lonnie White Boat RampMartinsville Ford / Claypool Ramp to Potter/Combs RampState Street Bridge Access to Beech Bend Campground RampState Street Bridge Access to James R. Hines Boat Landing RampState Street Bridge Access to Lonnie White Boat Ramp
Upper Cumberland River10
Upper Cumberland River hub4 Mile Ramp to Artemus Rock Access4 Mile Ramp to Barbourville RampArtemus Rock Access to Barbourville RampVarilla Ramp to 4 Mile RampVarilla Ramp to Artemus Rock AccessVarilla Ramp to Barbourville RampWilliamsburg Ramp to Cumberland Falls CarrydownWilliamsburg Ramp to Long Bottom AccessWilliamsburg Ramp to Redbird RampWilliamsburg Ramp to Thunderstruck Ramp
Levisa Fork9
Levisa Fork hubAirport Ramp to Levisa Fork Boat RampCedar Creek Ramp to Thompson Road RampIsland Creek Ramp to Cedar Creek Canoe AccessIsland Creek Ramp to Thompson Road RampJubilee Christian Church Ramp to Cedar Creek Canoe AccessJubilee Christian Church Ramp to Island Creek RampJubilee Christian Church Ramp to Thompson Road RampPrestonsburg Ramp to Airport RampPrestonsburg Ramp to Levisa Fork Boat Ramp
Tradewater River9
Tradewater River hubBellville Road Access to Fishtrap Bridge RampBellville Road Access to Montezuma Bridge RampBellville Road Access to VFW Bridge RampFishtrap Bridge Ramp to Granger Landing RampFishtrap Bridge Ramp to VFW Bridge RampMontezuma Bridge Ramp to Fishtrap Bridge RampMontezuma Bridge Ramp to Granger Landing RampMontezuma Bridge Ramp to VFW Bridge RampVFW Bridge Ramp to Granger Landing Ramp
Buck Creek6
Buck Creek hubBent Road Fishing Access to Poplarville Road Fishing AccessKY-1675 Fishing Access to Bent Road Fishing AccessKY-1675 Fishing Access to Poplarville Road Fishing AccessRainey Road Fishing Access to Bent Road Fishing AccessRainey Road Fishing Access to KY-1675 Fishing AccessRainey Road Fishing Access to Poplarville Road Fishing Access
Cumberland River6
Kinniconick Creek6
Kinniconick Creek hubLeatherwood Branch Park Access to Garrison RampLeatherwood Branch Park Access to McDowells Creek Park AccessLeatherwood Branch Park Access to Mill Pond Creek AccessMcDowells Creek Park Access to Garrison RampMcDowells Creek Park Access to Mill Pond Creek AccessMill Pond Creek Access to Garrison Ramp
Goose Creek5
North Fork Kentucky River5
Big South Fork4
Russell Creek4
South Fork Kentucky River2
Upper Salt River2
Drakes Creek1
Elkhorn Creek1
Slate Creek1
South Fork Licking River1
By region
Anderson County1
Bluegrass Region1
Cumberland Plateau4
Daniel Boone Country16
Cumberland River: Long Bottom Access to Cumberland Falls CarrydownCumberland River: Long Bottom Access to Thunderstruck RampCumberland River: Redbird Ramp to Cumberland Falls CarrydownCumberland River: Redbird Ramp to Long Bottom AccessCumberland River: Redbird Ramp to Thunderstruck RampCumberland River: Thunderstruck Ramp to Cumberland Falls CarrydownUpper Cumberland River: 4 Mile Ramp to Artemus Rock AccessUpper Cumberland River: 4 Mile Ramp to Barbourville RampUpper Cumberland River: Artemus Rock Access to Barbourville RampUpper Cumberland River: Varilla Ramp to 4 Mile RampUpper Cumberland River: Varilla Ramp to Artemus Rock AccessUpper Cumberland River: Varilla Ramp to Barbourville RampUpper Cumberland River: Williamsburg Ramp to Cumberland Falls CarrydownUpper Cumberland River: Williamsburg Ramp to Long Bottom AccessUpper Cumberland River: Williamsburg Ramp to Redbird RampUpper Cumberland River: Williamsburg Ramp to Thunderstruck Ramp
Eastern Kentucky28
Goose Creek: Dump Hollow Ford to Laurel Branch Road AccessGoose Creek: Jacks / Bowling Branch Bridge Access to Dump Hollow FordGoose Creek: Jacks / Bowling Branch Bridge Access to Laurel Branch Road AccessGoose Creek: Jacks / Bowling Branch Bridge Access to Tobacco Road Bridge RampGoose Creek: Tobacco Road Bridge Ramp to Dump Hollow FordKinniconick Creek: Leatherwood Branch Park Access to Garrison RampKinniconick Creek: Leatherwood Branch Park Access to McDowells Creek Park AccessKinniconick Creek: Leatherwood Branch Park Access to Mill Pond Creek AccessKinniconick Creek: McDowells Creek Park Access to Garrison RampKinniconick Creek: McDowells Creek Park Access to Mill Pond Creek AccessKinniconick Creek: Mill Pond Creek Access to Garrison RampLevisa Fork: Airport Ramp to Levisa Fork Boat RampLevisa Fork: Cedar Creek Ramp to Thompson Road RampLevisa Fork: Island Creek Ramp to Cedar Creek Canoe AccessLevisa Fork: Island Creek Ramp to Thompson Road RampLevisa Fork: Jubilee Christian Church Ramp to Cedar Creek Canoe AccessLevisa Fork: Jubilee Christian Church Ramp to Island Creek RampLevisa Fork: Jubilee Christian Church Ramp to Thompson Road RampLevisa Fork: Prestonsburg Ramp to Airport RampLevisa Fork: Prestonsburg Ramp to Levisa Fork Boat RampNorth Fork Kentucky River: Douthitt Park Ramp to Roy Spencer RampNorth Fork Kentucky River: Hazard City Ramp and Fishing Pier to Perry County Park RampNorth Fork Kentucky River: Roy Spencer Ramp to Beattyville RampNorth Fork Kentucky River: Watts Ramp to Hazard City Ramp and Fishing PierNorth Fork Kentucky River: Watts Ramp to Perry County Park RampSouth Fork Kentucky River: Rocky Branch Road Access to Fish Creek Boat RampSouth Fork Kentucky River: Rocky Branch Road Access to Kay Wood Road AccessTygarts Creek: Olive Hill Depot Trailhead and Campground Access to Carter Caves State Park
Hart County2
Hart County / Mammoth Cave5
Green River: H.H. Wilson Park Ramp to Dennison Ferry CarrydownGreen River: H.H. Wilson Park Ramp to Green River FerryGreen River: Munfordville-Stovall Park Ramp to Dennison Ferry CarrydownGreen River: Munfordville-Stovall Park Ramp to Green River FerryGreen River: Rio Carrydown Access to Dennison Ferry Carrydown
Louisville Metro21
Floyds Fork: Broad Run Valley Paddling Access to Cliffside Paddling AccessFloyds Fork: Cane Run Canoe Access to Broad Run Valley Paddling AccessFloyds Fork: Cane Run Canoe Access to Cliffside Paddling AccessFloyds Fork: Cane Run Canoe Access to Seaton Valley Paddling AccessFloyds Fork: Creekside Canoe Access to Broad Run Valley Paddling AccessFloyds Fork: Creekside Canoe Access to Cane Run Canoe AccessFloyds Fork: Creekside Canoe Access to Cliffside Paddling AccessFloyds Fork: Creekside Canoe Access to Fisherville Canoe AccessFloyds Fork: Creekside Canoe Access to Seaton Valley Paddling AccessFloyds Fork: Fisherville Canoe Access to Broad Run Valley Paddling AccessFloyds Fork: Fisherville Canoe Access to Cane Run Canoe AccessFloyds Fork: Fisherville Canoe Access to Cliffside Paddling AccessFloyds Fork: Fisherville Canoe Access to Seaton Valley Paddling AccessFloyds Fork: North Beckley Canoe Access to Broad Run Valley Paddling AccessFloyds Fork: North Beckley Canoe Access to Cane Run Canoe AccessFloyds Fork: North Beckley Canoe Access to Cliffside Paddling AccessFloyds Fork: North Beckley Canoe Access to Creekside Canoe AccessFloyds Fork: North Beckley Canoe Access to Fisherville Canoe AccessFloyds Fork: North Beckley Canoe Access to Seaton Valley Paddling AccessFloyds Fork: Seaton Valley Paddling Access to Broad Run Valley Paddling AccessFloyds Fork: Seaton Valley Paddling Access to Cliffside Paddling Access
Mammoth Cave3
Mammoth Cave / Edmonson County2
Northeastern Kentucky1
Northern Kentucky1
Pulaski County6
Buck Creek: Bent Road Fishing Access to Poplarville Road Fishing AccessBuck Creek: KY-1675 Fishing Access to Bent Road Fishing AccessBuck Creek: KY-1675 Fishing Access to Poplarville Road Fishing AccessBuck Creek: Rainey Road Fishing Access to Bent Road Fishing AccessBuck Creek: Rainey Road Fishing Access to KY-1675 Fishing AccessBuck Creek: Rainey Road Fishing Access to Poplarville Road Fishing Access
South-Central Kentucky35
Barren River: Barren River Lake Tailwater to Martinsville Ford / Claypool RampBarren River: Barren River VPA #3 to Martinsville Ford / Claypool RampBarren River: Barren River VPA #3 to Potter/Combs RampBarren River: Beech Bend Campground Ramp to James R. Hines Boat Landing RampBarren River: Beech Bend Campground Ramp to Lonnie White Boat RampBarren River: James R. Hines Boat Landing Ramp to Lonnie White Boat RampBarren River: Martinsville Ford / Claypool Ramp to Potter/Combs RampBarren River: State Street Bridge Access to Beech Bend Campground RampBarren River: State Street Bridge Access to James R. Hines Boat Landing RampBarren River: State Street Bridge Access to Lonnie White Boat RampDrakes Creek: Romanza Johnson Park to Phil Moore ParkGreen River: American Legion Park Ramp to Glenview Road CarrydownGreen River: American Legion Park Ramp to Greensburg City RampGreen River: American Legion Park Ramp to Lynn Camp Creek RampGreen River: Glenview Road Carrydown to Lynn Camp Creek RampGreen River: Green River Lake Tailwater to American Legion Park RampGreen River: Green River Lake Tailwater to Greensburg City RampGreen River: Green River Lake Tailwater to Roachville FordGreen River: Green River Lake Tailwater to Russell Ford AccessGreen River: Greensburg City Ramp to Glenview Road CarrydownGreen River: Greensburg City Ramp to Lynn Camp Creek RampGreen River: H.H. Wilson Park Ramp to Stovall Park RampGreen River: Lynn Camp Creek Ramp to H.H. Wilson Park RampGreen River: Rio Carrydown Access to H.H. Wilson Park RampGreen River: Roachville Ford to American Legion Park RampGreen River: Roachville Ford to Glenview Road CarrydownGreen River: Roachville Ford to Greensburg City RampGreen River: Roachville Ford to Russell Ford AccessGreen River: Russell Ford Access to American Legion Park RampGreen River: Russell Ford Access to Glenview Road CarrydownGreen River: Russell Ford Access to Greensburg City RampRussell Creek: Hatcher Road / Todd Ford Road Access to Milltown Road Bridge AccessRussell Creek: Hatcher Road / Todd Ford Road Access to Russell Creek Road AccessRussell Creek: Milltown Road Bridge Access to Russell Creek Road AccessRussell Creek: Russell Creek Road Access to Green River-Russell Creek VPA
Western Kentucky9
Tradewater River: Bellville Road Access to Fishtrap Bridge RampTradewater River: Bellville Road Access to Montezuma Bridge RampTradewater River: Bellville Road Access to VFW Bridge RampTradewater River: Fishtrap Bridge Ramp to Granger Landing RampTradewater River: Fishtrap Bridge Ramp to VFW Bridge RampTradewater River: Montezuma Bridge Ramp to Fishtrap Bridge RampTradewater River: Montezuma Bridge Ramp to Granger Landing RampTradewater River: Montezuma Bridge Ramp to VFW Bridge RampTradewater River: VFW Bridge Ramp to Granger Landing Ramp
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Barren RiverBarren River Lake Tailwater to Martinsville Ford / Claypool RampSouth-Central Kentucky | EasyBarren RiverBarren River VPA #3 to Martinsville Ford / Claypool RampSouth-Central Kentucky | EasyBarren RiverBarren River VPA #3 to Potter/Combs RampSouth-Central Kentucky | ModerateBarren RiverBeech Bend Campground Ramp to James R. Hines Boat Landing RampSouth-Central Kentucky | EasyBarren RiverBeech Bend Campground Ramp to Lonnie White Boat RampSouth-Central Kentucky | ModerateBarren RiverJames R. Hines Boat Landing Ramp to Lonnie White Boat RampSouth-Central Kentucky | EasyBarren RiverMartinsville Ford / Claypool Ramp to Potter/Combs RampSouth-Central Kentucky | ModerateBarren RiverState Street Bridge Access to Beech Bend Campground RampSouth-Central Kentucky | EasyBarren RiverState Street Bridge Access to James R. Hines Boat Landing RampSouth-Central Kentucky | EasyBarren RiverState Street Bridge Access to Lonnie White Boat RampSouth-Central Kentucky | ModerateBig South ForkBlue Heron Canoe Ramp to Alum FordCumberland Plateau | EasyBig South ForkBlue Heron Canoe Ramp to Worley Canoe AccessCumberland Plateau | EasyBig South ForkBlue Heron Canoe Ramp to YamacrawCumberland Plateau | EasyBig South ForkYamacraw to Alum FordCumberland Plateau | EasyBuck CreekBent Road Fishing Access to Poplarville Road Fishing AccessPulaski County | ModerateBuck CreekKY-1675 Fishing Access to Bent Road Fishing AccessPulaski County | ModerateBuck CreekKY-1675 Fishing Access to Poplarville Road Fishing AccessPulaski County | ModerateBuck CreekRainey Road Fishing Access to Bent Road Fishing AccessPulaski County | ModerateBuck CreekRainey Road Fishing Access to KY-1675 Fishing AccessPulaski County | EasyBuck CreekRainey Road Fishing Access to Poplarville Road Fishing AccessPulaski County | ModerateCumberland RiverLong Bottom Access to Cumberland Falls CarrydownDaniel Boone Country | HardCumberland RiverLong Bottom Access to Thunderstruck RampDaniel Boone Country | ModerateCumberland RiverRedbird Ramp to Cumberland Falls CarrydownDaniel Boone Country | HardCumberland RiverRedbird Ramp to Long Bottom AccessDaniel Boone Country | ModerateCumberland RiverRedbird Ramp to Thunderstruck RampDaniel Boone Country | ModerateCumberland RiverThunderstruck Ramp to Cumberland Falls CarrydownDaniel Boone Country | HardDrakes CreekRomanza Johnson Park to Phil Moore ParkSouth-Central Kentucky | EasyElkhorn CreekElkhorn Creek VPA #3 to American Whitewater AccessBluegrass Region | ModerateFloyds ForkBroad Run Valley Paddling Access to Cliffside Paddling AccessLouisville Metro | ModerateFloyds ForkCane Run Canoe Access to Broad Run Valley Paddling AccessLouisville Metro | ModerateFloyds ForkCane Run Canoe Access to Cliffside Paddling AccessLouisville Metro | ModerateFloyds ForkCane Run Canoe Access to Seaton Valley Paddling AccessLouisville Metro | ModerateFloyds ForkCreekside Canoe Access to Broad Run Valley Paddling AccessLouisville Metro | ModerateFloyds ForkCreekside Canoe Access to Cane Run Canoe AccessLouisville Metro | ModerateFloyds ForkCreekside Canoe Access to Cliffside Paddling AccessLouisville Metro | ModerateFloyds ForkCreekside Canoe Access to Fisherville Canoe AccessLouisville Metro | ModerateFloyds ForkCreekside Canoe Access to Seaton Valley Paddling AccessLouisville Metro | ModerateFloyds ForkFisherville Canoe Access to Broad Run Valley Paddling AccessLouisville Metro | ModerateFloyds ForkFisherville Canoe Access to Cane Run Canoe AccessLouisville Metro | ModerateFloyds ForkFisherville Canoe Access to Cliffside Paddling AccessLouisville Metro | ModerateFloyds ForkFisherville Canoe Access to Seaton Valley Paddling AccessLouisville Metro | ModerateFloyds ForkNorth Beckley Canoe Access to Broad Run Valley Paddling AccessLouisville Metro | ModerateFloyds ForkNorth Beckley Canoe Access to Cane Run Canoe AccessLouisville Metro | ModerateFloyds ForkNorth Beckley Canoe Access to Cliffside Paddling AccessLouisville Metro | ModerateFloyds ForkNorth Beckley Canoe Access to Creekside Canoe AccessLouisville Metro | ModerateFloyds ForkNorth Beckley Canoe Access to Fisherville Canoe AccessLouisville Metro | ModerateFloyds ForkNorth Beckley Canoe Access to Seaton Valley Paddling AccessLouisville Metro | ModerateFloyds ForkSeaton Valley Paddling Access to Broad Run Valley Paddling AccessLouisville Metro | ModerateFloyds ForkSeaton Valley Paddling Access to Cliffside Paddling AccessLouisville Metro | ModerateGoose CreekDump Hollow Ford to Laurel Branch Road AccessEastern Kentucky | EasyGoose CreekJacks / Bowling Branch Bridge Access to Dump Hollow FordEastern Kentucky | EasyGoose CreekJacks / Bowling Branch Bridge Access to Laurel Branch Road AccessEastern Kentucky | EasyGoose CreekJacks / Bowling Branch Bridge Access to Tobacco Road Bridge RampEastern Kentucky | EasyGoose CreekTobacco Road Bridge Ramp to Dump Hollow FordEastern Kentucky | EasyGreen RiverAmerican Legion Park Ramp to Glenview Road CarrydownSouth-Central Kentucky | ModerateGreen RiverAmerican Legion Park Ramp to Greensburg City RampSouth-Central Kentucky | EasyGreen RiverAmerican Legion Park Ramp to Lynn Camp Creek RampSouth-Central Kentucky | HardGreen RiverDennison Ferry to Green River FerryMammoth Cave | ModerateGreen RiverDennison Ferry to Houchins FerryMammoth Cave | HardGreen RiverGlenview Road Carrydown to Lynn Camp Creek RampSouth-Central Kentucky | ModerateGreen RiverGreen River Ferry to Brownsville City ParkMammoth Cave / Edmonson County | ModerateGreen RiverGreen River Ferry to Houchins FerryMammoth Cave | ModerateGreen RiverGreen River Lake Tailwater to American Legion Park RampSouth-Central Kentucky | ModerateGreen RiverGreen River Lake Tailwater to Greensburg City RampSouth-Central Kentucky | ModerateGreen RiverGreen River Lake Tailwater to Roachville FordSouth-Central Kentucky | EasyGreen RiverGreen River Lake Tailwater to Russell Ford AccessSouth-Central Kentucky | ModerateGreen RiverGreensburg City Ramp to Glenview Road CarrydownSouth-Central Kentucky | ModerateGreen RiverGreensburg City Ramp to Lynn Camp Creek RampSouth-Central Kentucky | HardGreen RiverH.H. Wilson Park Ramp to Dennison Ferry CarrydownHart County / Mammoth Cave | ModerateGreen RiverH.H. Wilson Park Ramp to Green River FerryHart County / Mammoth Cave | HardGreen RiverH.H. Wilson Park Ramp to Stovall Park RampSouth-Central Kentucky | EasyGreen RiverHouchins Ferry to Brownsville City ParkMammoth Cave / Edmonson County | ModerateGreen RiverLynn Camp Creek Ramp to H.H. Wilson Park RampSouth-Central Kentucky | ModerateGreen RiverLynn Camp Creek Ramp to Rio Carrydown AccessHart County | ModerateGreen RiverMunfordville-Stovall Park Ramp to Dennison Ferry CarrydownHart County / Mammoth Cave | ModerateGreen RiverMunfordville-Stovall Park Ramp to Green River FerryHart County / Mammoth Cave | HardGreen RiverRio Carrydown Access to Dennison Ferry CarrydownHart County / Mammoth Cave | HardGreen RiverRio Carrydown Access to H.H. Wilson Park RampSouth-Central Kentucky | EasyGreen RiverRio Carrydown Access to Munfordville-Stovall Park RampHart County | ModerateGreen RiverRoachville Ford to American Legion Park RampSouth-Central Kentucky | EasyGreen RiverRoachville Ford to Glenview Road CarrydownSouth-Central Kentucky | ModerateGreen RiverRoachville Ford to Greensburg City RampSouth-Central Kentucky | ModerateGreen RiverRoachville Ford to Russell Ford AccessSouth-Central Kentucky | EasyGreen RiverRussell Ford Access to American Legion Park RampSouth-Central Kentucky | EasyGreen RiverRussell Ford Access to Glenview Road CarrydownSouth-Central Kentucky | ModerateGreen RiverRussell Ford Access to Greensburg City RampSouth-Central Kentucky | EasyKinniconick CreekLeatherwood Branch Park Access to Garrison RampEastern Kentucky | ModerateKinniconick CreekLeatherwood Branch Park Access to McDowells Creek Park AccessEastern Kentucky | ModerateKinniconick CreekLeatherwood Branch Park Access to Mill Pond Creek AccessEastern Kentucky | ModerateKinniconick CreekMcDowells Creek Park Access to Garrison RampEastern Kentucky | EasyKinniconick CreekMcDowells Creek Park Access to Mill Pond Creek AccessEastern Kentucky | EasyKinniconick CreekMill Pond Creek Access to Garrison RampEastern Kentucky | EasyLevisa ForkAirport Ramp to Levisa Fork Boat RampEastern Kentucky | EasyLevisa ForkCedar Creek Ramp to Thompson Road RampEastern Kentucky | EasyLevisa ForkIsland Creek Ramp to Cedar Creek Canoe AccessEastern Kentucky | EasyLevisa ForkIsland Creek Ramp to Thompson Road RampEastern Kentucky | EasyLevisa ForkJubilee Christian Church Ramp to Cedar Creek Canoe AccessEastern Kentucky | EasyLevisa ForkJubilee Christian Church Ramp to Island Creek RampEastern Kentucky | EasyLevisa ForkJubilee Christian Church Ramp to Thompson Road RampEastern Kentucky | EasyLevisa ForkPrestonsburg Ramp to Airport RampEastern Kentucky | EasyLevisa ForkPrestonsburg Ramp to Levisa Fork Boat RampEastern Kentucky | ModerateNorth Fork Kentucky RiverDouthitt Park Ramp to Roy Spencer RampEastern Kentucky | ModerateNorth Fork Kentucky RiverHazard City Ramp and Fishing Pier to Perry County Park RampEastern Kentucky | EasyNorth Fork Kentucky RiverRoy Spencer Ramp to Beattyville RampEastern Kentucky | ModerateNorth Fork Kentucky RiverWatts Ramp to Hazard City Ramp and Fishing PierEastern Kentucky | ModerateNorth Fork Kentucky RiverWatts Ramp to Perry County Park RampEastern Kentucky | ModerateRussell CreekHatcher Road / Todd Ford Road Access to Milltown Road Bridge AccessSouth-Central Kentucky | ModerateRussell CreekHatcher Road / Todd Ford Road Access to Russell Creek Road AccessSouth-Central Kentucky | HardRussell CreekMilltown Road Bridge Access to Russell Creek Road AccessSouth-Central Kentucky | ModerateRussell CreekRussell Creek Road Access to Green River-Russell Creek VPASouth-Central Kentucky | ModerateSlate CreekLions Club Park to Old Slate Furnace ParkNortheastern Kentucky | EasySouth Fork Kentucky RiverRocky Branch Road Access to Fish Creek Boat RampEastern Kentucky | EasySouth Fork Kentucky RiverRocky Branch Road Access to Kay Wood Road AccessEastern Kentucky | EasySouth Fork Licking RiverLair Ramp to Terry Dam RampNorthern Kentucky | EasyTradewater RiverBellville Road Access to Fishtrap Bridge RampWestern Kentucky | ModerateTradewater RiverBellville Road Access to Montezuma Bridge RampWestern Kentucky | EasyTradewater RiverBellville Road Access to VFW Bridge RampWestern Kentucky | ModerateTradewater RiverFishtrap Bridge Ramp to Granger Landing RampWestern Kentucky | ModerateTradewater RiverFishtrap Bridge Ramp to VFW Bridge RampWestern Kentucky | EasyTradewater RiverMontezuma Bridge Ramp to Fishtrap Bridge RampWestern Kentucky | EasyTradewater RiverMontezuma Bridge Ramp to Granger Landing RampWestern Kentucky | ModerateTradewater RiverMontezuma Bridge Ramp to VFW Bridge RampWestern Kentucky | ModerateTradewater RiverVFW Bridge Ramp to Granger Landing RampWestern Kentucky | EasyTygarts CreekOlive Hill Depot Trailhead and Campground Access to Carter Caves State ParkEastern Kentucky | ModerateUpper Cumberland River4 Mile Ramp to Artemus Rock AccessDaniel Boone Country | EasyUpper Cumberland River4 Mile Ramp to Barbourville RampDaniel Boone Country | ModerateUpper Cumberland RiverArtemus Rock Access to Barbourville RampDaniel Boone Country | EasyUpper Cumberland RiverVarilla Ramp to 4 Mile RampDaniel Boone Country | ModerateUpper Cumberland RiverVarilla Ramp to Artemus Rock AccessDaniel Boone Country | ModerateUpper Cumberland RiverVarilla Ramp to Barbourville RampDaniel Boone Country | ModerateUpper Cumberland RiverWilliamsburg Ramp to Cumberland Falls CarrydownDaniel Boone Country | HardUpper Cumberland RiverWilliamsburg Ramp to Long Bottom AccessDaniel Boone Country | ModerateUpper Cumberland RiverWilliamsburg Ramp to Redbird RampDaniel Boone Country | ModerateUpper Cumberland RiverWilliamsburg Ramp to Thunderstruck RampDaniel Boone Country | ModerateUpper Salt RiverDry Branch Road Access to Salt River Ramp 3 AccessMercer County | EasyUpper Salt RiverRice Road Ford Access to Drydock Road AccessAnderson County | Easy
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Kentucky paddling FAQ
How does Paddle Today choose Kentucky paddle routes?
Paddle Today lists Kentucky routes when the route has enough defensible gauge, threshold, source, and logistics support to make a live route score useful. The current Kentucky page includes 136 tracked routes across 20 rivers.
Are these Kentucky river conditions live?
The route links on this page are server-rendered and crawlable. Each route page then checks live gauge readings, weather, water-level context, and route score data before you make a same-day call.
Can I request another Kentucky route?
Yes. Use the request form to send the river, reach, access points, and any source links. Paddle Today prioritizes routes where a public gauge or defensible threshold support can back the live score.