Somerset, Kentucky Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Somerset, Kentucky is a place where the whitewater is plentyful if you look In the right places. Below is a list of nearby paddling places for you to chose from. The list of nearby whitewater is quite long as you can see. If you pick the right whitewater spot you will have a great trip. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Somerset, Kentucky: Whitewater 0 to 25 miles from Somerset, Kentucky Bark Camp Creek, Kentucky, Old Fluffy, 25 miles away, class III-IV, 0 miles long. Buck Creek, Kentucky, Kentucky 461 to Cumberland River, 11 miles away, class II, 34 miles long. Cumberland River, Kentucky, Cumberland Falls to Laurel River, 24 miles away, class II-III, 11 miles long. Cumberland River - Big South Fork, Kentucky, Station Camp to Lake Cumberland, 19 miles away, class II, 12 miles long. Cumberland River - Little South Fork, Kentucky, Parmleysville to confluence with Big South Fork, 18 miles away, class I-II, 45 miles long. Roaring Paunch River, Kentucky, Barthell to Big South Fork, 24 miles away, class IV-V+, 3 miles long. Rock Creek, Kentucky, White Oak Junction to Big South Fork of Cumberland River, 21 miles away, class II-III(IV), 6 miles long. Rockcastle River, Kentucky, Kentucky 80 to Bee Rock Boat Ramp, 23 miles away, class II+(IV), 16 miles long. Cumberland River - Big South Fork, Tennessee, Leatherwood Ford to Blue Heron Kentucky, 19 miles away, class II+(IV), 19 miles long. Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Somerset, Kentucky Boone Creek, Kentucky, Kentucky 418 Bridge to Kentucky River, 50 miles away, class II(III), 6.3 miles long. Calloway Creek, Kentucky, Confluence of Smith Fork to Kentucky River, 49 miles away, class II-IV, 2.5 miles long. Cedar Branch, Kentucky, Kentucky 342 to Kentucky River, 41 miles away, class III-IV, 1.5 miles long. Cumberland River, Kentucky, Redbird Kentucky204 Bridge to Cumberland Falls, 29 miles away, class I-II, 12 miles long. Hickman Creek, Kentucky, Brumfield Lane to 1268 Bridge, 40 miles away, class II(III), 4 miles long. Hickman Creek, Kentucky, Kentucky 1541 to Elm Fork Road, 42 miles away, class I-II, 4 miles long. Jessamine Creek, Kentucky, Frankfort Ford Road To 1268, 42 miles away, class II(III), 3.3 miles long. Laurel River, Kentucky, Below Laurel River Lake, 25 miles away, class II-III(IV), 2 miles long. Otter Creek, Kentucky, East Fork to Kentucky 388 bridge, 49 miles away, class -blank-, 2 miles long. Otter Creek, Kentucky, West Fork to Kentucky388 Bridge, 49 miles away, class II(III), 6 miles long. Shawnee Run, Kentucky, Kentucky 1343, 43 miles away, class I-III(IV), 4 miles long. Silver Creek, Kentucky, Curtis RoadBridge to Kentucky 876 Bridge, 39 miles away, class II-III(IV), 3 miles long. Silver Creek, Kentucky, Kentucky 876 Bridge to end of Bogie Mill Road, 39 miles away, class II, 3.5 miles long. Tates Creek, Kentucky, Million Kentucky to 169 Bridge, 42 miles away, class II+(III), 5 miles long. White Oak Creek, Kentucky, Kentucky 1845 to Kentucky River, 38 miles away, class IV, 2 miles long. Clear Fork, Tennessee, Gatewood Bridge to Brewster Bridge, 43 miles away, class I-II, 12 miles long. Clear Fork, Tennessee, Brewster Bridge to Burnt Mill Bridge, 39 miles away, class II+, 10 miles long. Cumberland River - Clear Fork, Tennessee, Highway 90 bridge to Sandy Beach Cove, 49 miles away, class II-III, 3 miles long. Clear Fork - North Prong, Tennessee, Old Sunbright to Banner Springs, 47 miles away, class III-IV, -blank- miles long. Clear Fork - North Prong, Tennessee, Banner Springs to Gatewood Bridge, 46 miles away, class I-II, 7 miles long. Cumberland River - Big South Fork, Tennessee, Burnt Mill Bridge over Clear Fork to Bridge at Leatherwood Ford, 36 miles away, class II-IV, 10.2 miles long. New River, Tennessee, US 27 Bridge to Clear Fork River, 37 miles away, class II-III, 8.9 miles long. North White Oak Creek, Tennessee, Zenith Mines to Leatherwood Ford, 35 miles away, class II, 7.8 miles long. Pine Creek, Tennessee, Close to Toonley to Leatherwood Ford, 33 miles away, class IV-V, 1.62 miles long. White Oak Creek, Tennessee, Burville Road to Burnt Mill Bridge, 41 miles away, class II, 21.3 miles long. White Oak Creek, Tennessee, Highway 52 to Clear Fork River, 40 miles away, class I-II, 6 miles long. * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the middle of the river section listed, actual driving distance is longer. Other Outdoors Recreation Nearby: Ski Resorts near Somerset, Kentucky: Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Somerset, Kentucky Cataloochee, North Carolina, 139 miles, vertical drop 740 feet Sky Valley, Georgia, 147 miles, vertical drop 210 feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee, 109 miles, vertical drop 600 feet Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio, 142 miles, vertical drop 600 feet Perfect North, Indiana, 113 miles, vertical drop 400 feet Paoli Peaks, Indiana, 150 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Somerset, Kentucky Wolf Laurel, North Carolina, 160 miles, vertical drop 700 feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina, 179 miles, vertical drop 225 feet Mad River, Ohio, 183 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Ski Areas 200 to 250 miles from Somerset, Kentucky Winterplace, West Virginia, 244 miles, vertical drop 603 feet Hawksnest, North Carolina, 201 miles, vertical drop 619 feet Ski Beech, North Carolina, 201 miles, vertical drop 830 feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, 201 miles, vertical drop 1200 feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina, 211 miles, vertical drop 365 feet Clear Fork, Ohio, 240 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Snow Trails, Ohio, 236 miles, vertical drop 300 feet * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the ski areas listed, actual driving distance is longer. National Parks near Somerset, Kentucky: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Somerset, Kentucky Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, 33 miles Obed Wild & Scenic River, 57 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Somerset, Kentucky Blue Ridge Parkway, 166 miles Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, 178 miles Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 109 miles Little River Canyon National Preserve, 167 miles Mammoth Cave National Park, 108 miles Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, 192 miles Russell Cave National Monument, 142 miles * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the parks listed, actual driving distance is longer. Important Outdoors Safety Information       Go to Kentucky Rivers