Kentucky whitewater - Cumberland River, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Whitley/ McCreary County Whitley/ McCreary county, Cumberland Falls to Laurel River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     11 miles   i think it is cool Says s I Don't send many e-mails, but great web site. Did btf section tandem, in 'hybrid' canoe. Had a grrreat time, beautiful scenery! Says aldisacres@netzero.net If you're coming from Corbin it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. The natural beauty of Whitley/ McCreary County and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This stretch of Cumberland River in Whitley/ McCreary County is 11 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as     a class II-III section. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Cumberland Falls to Laurel River section is just one of many. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Whitewater paddling here in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains is a great experience. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Kentucky are easier than the national norm, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. A good workout and just   hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: Going for a hike on the Bark Camp Trail is always a fine adventure; nearby Broad Gap Hollow is a delightful place to go. This river is so wonderful. Cumberland River frequently gets much precipitation; all through May this area sees the most rain, and the driest of the months is October. High temperatures at Cumberland River during the summertime are in the 80's with overnight lows in the 60's. For the period of the wintertime highs are frequently in the 40's, and nighttime lows at Cumberland River through the winter generally dip into the 20's. Man, is there a heap of exciting stuff to do in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains. Go for a hike on the Cumberland Falls Trail Number Two, and Dog Slaughter Falls is a great local attraction. Cumberland River, Cumberland Falls to Laurel River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 11 miles Average Gradient: 11 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.83645 Longitude: -84.34092 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.94572 Longitude: -84.29616 Paddler input for Cumberland River, Kentucky: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Cumberland River, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Kentucky Local climate location: SOMERSET 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Corbin 3 miles away Cumberland Falls State Resort is located in the Daniel Boone National Forest. Known as the Niagara of the South, the waterfall forms a 125ft wide curtain that plunges 60ft into a gorge below. The mist... Holiday Inn Express Whitley City, Ky, Whitley City 13 miles away 59 Guest Rooms, Suites, family suite and jacuzz rooms available. Business services as follows: Conference room up to 40 people, copying, fax service, and UPS 2nd Day. All rooms have Iron/Ironing bo... Best Western Corbin Inn, Corbin 13 miles away This Corbin, Kentucky hotel is nestled in the heart of Daniel Boone National Forest. The Best Western Corbin Inn in Corbin, Kentucky is ideally located for the outdoor enthusiast looking to explore. ...   Cumberland Plateau Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains. Cumberland Plateau Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Cumberland Plateau Mountains. All Kentucky Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Kentucky. Books about whitewater paddling on Cumberland River, Kentucky List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Cumberland River, Kentucky. Find a whitewater outfitter in Kentucky Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Corbin, Kentucky Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Corbin, Kentucky, the metro area neareast to Cumberland River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Cumberland River.   Whitewater Near Cumberland River: Bark Camp Creek, Whitley County , 1 miles away, Class III-IV - 0 miles long (Old Fluffy) Laurel River, Laurel County , 4 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 2 miles long (Below Laurel River Lake) Cumberland River, Whitley/McCreary County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (Redbird Kentucky204 Bridge to Cumberland Falls) Rockcastle River, Laurel/ Pulaski County , 11 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 16 miles long (Kentucky 80 to Bee Rock Boat Ramp) Buck Creek, Pulaski County , 16 miles away, Class II - 34 miles long (Kentucky 461 to Cumberland River) Roaring Paunch River, McCreary County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 3 miles long (Barthell to Big South Fork) Rock Creek, McCreary County , 20 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 6 miles long (White Oak Junction to Big South Fork of Cumberland River) Cumberland River - Big South Fork, McCreary/Whitley County , 23 miles away, Class II - 12 miles long (Station Camp to Lake Cumberland) Cumberland River - Big South Fork, Scott / Pulaski County , 23 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 19 miles long (Leatherwood Ford to Blue Heron Kentucky) Cumberland River - Little South Fork, Wayne McCreary County , 25 miles away, Class I-II - 45 miles long (Parmleysville to confluence with Big South Fork)   Ski Areas Near Cumberland River: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 84 miles away, 600 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 112 miles away, 740 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 125 miles away, 210 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 125 miles away, 225 vertical feet Perfect North, Indiana , 131 miles away, 400 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 135 miles away, 700 vertical feet Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 143 miles away, 600 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 173 miles away, 830 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 175 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 177 miles away, 619 vertical feet   Hotels Near Cumberland River: Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Corbin , 3 miles away Holiday Inn Express Whitley City, Ky, Whitley City , 13 miles away Best Western Corbin Inn, Corbin , 13 miles away Corbin - Days Inn, Corbin , 13 miles away Best Western South Fork Inn, Whitley City , 13 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Cumberland River: Star Creek Shelter Campground, Whitley County, 0 miles away Bark Camp Shelter Campground, Whitley County, 1 miles away Eagle Falls Resort, Parkers Lake, 3 miles away   Trails Near Cumberland River: Bark Camp Trail, Whitley County , 2 miles away Cumberland Falls Trail Number Two, Whitley County , 2 miles away Cliffside Trail, McCreary County , 3 miles away Sheltowee Trace Trail, Whitley County , 3 miles away Lakeside South Trail, Laurel County , 3 miles away   National Parks Near Cumberland River: Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Oneida - TN , 25 miles away Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 51 miles away