Kentucky whitewater - Cumberland River, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Whitley/McCreary County

Whitley/McCreary county, Redbird Kentucky204 Bridge to Cumberland Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     12 miles
  The wonderful Whitley/McCreary County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The beauty of the Cumberland Plateau Mountains is a great plus for this river. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so pack your camp stove. The nearby hotels are a bit away from
    the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This section of Cumberland River is 12 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either
way around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. The Redbird Kentucky204 Bridge to Cumberland Falls section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Corbin, as you can see on the road map further down.

Briefly about the general area:
So many entertaining things to do here in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains, too nice to be true.
 
Polly Hollow is a splendid site to explore close by; the Cumberland Falls Trail Number Two offers hiking at its best.
High temperatures at Cumberland River during the long summer days are in the 80's while nighttime lows are frequently in the 60's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Cumberland River. All the water falling down from the sky makes Cumberland River a wet site; May is when you get the most rain here, and October is when it's the driest.

Cumberland River, Redbird Kentucky204 Bridge to Cumberland Falls road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 12 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.76229
Longitude: -84.2204

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.83645
Longitude: -84.34092

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Current weather conditions at Cumberland River, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Kentucky
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Local climate location: SOMERSET 16 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Super 8 Williamsburg, Williamsburg
9 miles away
Williamsburg, Ky lies at about the center of I-75, making it a great stopping point on any road trip from Michigan to Florida. Located off I-75, Exit 11, halfway between Lexington, KY and Knoxville, T...

Best Western Corbin Inn, Corbin
12 miles away
Stay at this Corbin, Kentucky hotel and enjoy convenient access to Cumberland Falls State Park, Laurel Lake and Daniel Boone National Forest. Guests staying at the Best Western Corbin Inn will experi...

Days Inn Corbin, Corbin
12 miles away
Our 4 Sunburst Days Inn 'Corbin, Kentucky' offers a clean, comfortable atmosphere at affordable rates for both our business travelers and our vacationers. Corbins new movie theatre Cineplex 9 is loca...



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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Cumberland River.
 Whitewater Near Cumberland River:
Cumberland River, Whitley/ McCreary County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 11 miles long (Cumberland Falls to Laurel River)
Bark Camp Creek, Whitley County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 0 miles long (Old Fluffy)
Laurel River, Laurel County , 9 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 2 miles long (Below Laurel River Lake)
Rockcastle River, Laurel/ Pulaski County , 16 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 16 miles long (Kentucky 80 to Bee Rock Boat Ramp)
Roaring Paunch River, McCreary County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 3 miles long (Barthell to Big South Fork)
Cumberland River - Clear Fork, Campbell County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Highway 90 bridge to Sandy Beach Cove)
Rock Creek, McCreary County , 21 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 6 miles long (White Oak Junction to Big South Fork of Cumberland River)
Buck Creek, Pulaski County , 21 miles away, Class II - 34 miles long (Kentucky 461 to Cumberland River)
Cumberland River - Big South Fork, McCreary/Whitley County , 24 miles away, Class II - 12 miles long (Station Camp to Lake Cumberland)
Cumberland River - Big South Fork, Scott / Pulaski County , 24 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 19 miles long (Leatherwood Ford to Blue Heron Kentucky)
 Ski Areas Near Cumberland River:
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 79 miles away, 600 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Cumberland River:
Super 8 Williamsburg, Williamsburg , 9 miles away
Best Western Corbin Inn, Corbin , 12 miles away
Days Inn Corbin, Corbin , 12 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites CORBIN, Corbin , 13 miles away
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Corbin, Corbin , 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Cumberland River:
Eagle Falls Resort, Parkers Lake, 3 miles away
Cumberland Falls State Park, Corbin, 4 miles away
Star Creek Shelter Campground, Whitley County, 5 miles away
 Trails Near Cumberland River:
Cumberland Falls Trail Number Two, Whitley County , 4 miles away
Bark Camp Trail, Whitley County , 6 miles away
Sheltowee Trace Trail, Whitley County , 8 miles away
Cliffside Trail, McCreary County , 9 miles away
Twin Branch Trail, Laurel County , 9 miles away
 National Parks Near Cumberland River:
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Oneida - TN , 23 miles away
Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 48 miles away

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