Kentucky whitewater - Kentucky River - Middle Fork, Leslie County

Leslie county, War Branch to Buckhorn section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     33.2 miles
  This stretch of Kentucky River - Middle Fork in Leslie County is 33.2 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Kentucky are often more forgiving than in other
    states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. The War Branch to Buckhorn section is the only paddling section along Kentucky River - Middle Fork. The nature scenery of Kentucky and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come
here and paddle. The campgrounds here at Kentucky River - Middle Fork are pretty good. A stretch of this length does require some preparations, perfect for a real wilderness adventure.

Briefly about the general area:
At Kentucky River - Middle Fork through the months of summer highs are in the 80's. Summer overnight lows sink down to the 70's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 80's with winter lows in the 70's overnight here at Kentucky River - Middle Fork. Kentucky River - Middle Fork is a wet place that gets a large amount of rain; the month with most of the rain is September; May meanwhile is the driest month.
 

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 33.2 miles
  

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