Kentucky whitewater - Cumberland River - Little South Fork, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Wayne McCreary County

Wayne McCreary county, Parmleysville to confluence with Big South Fork section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     45 miles
  The average Kentucky whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. The Parmleysville to confluence with Big South Fork section of Cumberland River - Little South Fork in Wayne McCreary County is 45 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The wonderful Kentucky scenery and the playfulness of the water beats anything. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around
    here. The beauty of the Cumberland Plateau Mountains is a great plus for this river. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. A stretch of this length does require some
preparations, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. The starting point is not too far from Somerset, as you can see on the road map further down.

Briefly about the general area:
Cumberland River - Little South Fork is close to Foster Hollow which is positively worth
 
going to, and the Deer Loop offers hiking at its best. Life's too short to enjoy all the amusing stuff in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains.
For the duration of the months of summer at Cumberland River - Little South Fork highs are ordinarily in the 80's; all through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. Highs through the wintertime are generally in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Cumberland River - Little South Fork. Cumberland River - Little South Fork is a relatively wet place usually with a lot of rain; March is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month of the year is October.

Cumberland River - Little South Fork, Parmleysville to confluence with Big South Fork road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 45 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.68259
Longitude: -84.7551

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.82582
Longitude: -84.58223

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Current weather conditions at Cumberland River - Little South Fork, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Kentucky
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Local climate location: MONTICELLO 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Holiday Inn Express Whitley City, Ky, Whitley City
13 miles away
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Holiday Inn Express Monticello, Ky, Monticello
13 miles away
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Best Western South Fork Inn, Whitley City
14 miles away
The Best Western South Fork Inn is conveniently located just off Highway 27. Our three-story hotel features 55 interior rooms, including, suites, family suites, and JacuzziŽ rooms. All rooms include i...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Somerset, Kentucky, the metro area neareast to Cumberland River - Little South Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Cumberland River - Little South Fork.
 Whitewater Near Cumberland River - Little South Fork:
Cumberland River - Big South Fork, McCreary/Whitley County , 3 miles away, Class II - 12 miles long (Station Camp to Lake Cumberland)
Cumberland River - Big South Fork, Scott / Pulaski County , 3 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 19 miles long (Leatherwood Ford to Blue Heron Kentucky)
Rock Creek, McCreary County , 7 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 6 miles long (White Oak Junction to Big South Fork of Cumberland River)
Roaring Paunch River, McCreary County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 3 miles long (Barthell to Big South Fork)
Pine Creek, Scott County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.62 miles long (Close to Toonley to Leatherwood Ford)
North White Oak Creek, Fentress Scott County , 17 miles away, Class II - 7.8 miles long (Zenith Mines to Leatherwood Ford)
Cumberland River - Big South Fork, Scott County , 18 miles away, Class II-IV - 10.2 miles long (Burnt Mill Bridge over Clear Fork to Bridge at Leatherwood Ford)
New River, Scott County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 8.9 miles long (US 27 Bridge to Clear Fork River)
Clear Fork, Scott County , 21 miles away, Class II+ - 10 miles long (Brewster Bridge to Burnt Mill Bridge)
White Oak Creek, Morgan/ Scott/ Fentress County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 6 miles long (Highway 52 to Clear Fork River)
 Ski Areas Near Cumberland River - Little South Fork:
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 96 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 127 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Perfect North, Indiana , 133 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 134 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 135 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 156 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Paoli Peaks, Indiana , 162 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 163 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 195 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 197 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Cumberland River - Little South Fork:
Holiday Inn Express Whitley City, Ky, Whitley City , 13 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Monticello, Ky, Monticello , 13 miles away
Best Western South Fork Inn, Whitley City , 14 miles away
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Somerset, Ky, Somerset , 15 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Somerset, Somerset , 19 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Cumberland River - Little South Fork:
Great Meadow Campground, McCreary County, 8 miles away
Charit Creek Campground, Scott County, 13 miles away
Conley Bottom Resort, Monticello, 13 miles away
 Trails Near Cumberland River - Little South Fork:
Deer Loop, McCreary County , 7 miles away
Racoon Loop, McCreary County , 8 miles away
Hidden Passage Trail, Pickett County , 14 miles away
Ladder Trail, Pickett County , 14 miles away
Island Trail, Pickett County , 14 miles away
 National Parks Near Cumberland River - Little South Fork:
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Oneida - TN , 18 miles away
Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 39 miles away

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