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
The average Kentucky whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. The War Branch to Buckhorn stretch of Kentucky River - Middle Fork is 33.2 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The wonderful Kentucky scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Not
too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more.
Briefly about the general area:
All through the days of summer at Kentucky River - Middle Fork highs are generally in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 60's. During the winter this place gets highs in the 30's while Kentucky River - Middle Fork night low temperatures throughout the winter are in the 20's. All the water falling down from the sky makes Kentucky River - Middle Fork a wet place; July is the wettest month with most rain while October is mostly the driest month.
QUICK STATS AW Class:
I-II
Length:
33.2
miles
Paddler input for Kentucky River - Middle Fork, Kentucky:
Current weather conditions at Kentucky River - Middle Fork, Kentucky
Local climate location: LEXINGTON WSO AP 7 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
