Kentucky whitewater - Red River, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Wolfe County Wolfe county, Kentucky 746 to Kentucky 715 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     10.3 miles   This stretch of Red River in Wolfe County is 10.3 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III section. The natural beauty of Wolfe County and the cool fresh water have people coming here. 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 a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. This is the only paddling section along Red River. The put-in location is a short drive from Mount Sterling, if you're not familiar with     the area there's a road map further down the page. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. 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. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The beauty of the Cumberland Plateau Mountains is a great plus for this river. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so pack your camping stuff. Briefly about the general area: So much entertaining stuff to do here in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains, too great to be true. There's good hiking along the Rock Bridge Trail. Don't leave Red River without first checking out Red-byrd Arch, and great hiking is available along the Swiftcamp Creek Trail. Summertime at Red River arrives   with high temperatures in the 80's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 60's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 40's, and night lows all through the wintertime for Red River tend to be in the 10's. Red River is a rather wet place commonly with a good deal of rainfall; July is the wettest month with most rain while October is typically the driest month. Red River, Kentucky 746 to Kentucky 715 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 10.3 miles Average Gradient: 14 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.79869 Longitude: -83.48941 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.824 Longitude: -83.58181 Paddler input for Red River, Kentucky: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Red River, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Kentucky Local climate location: FARMERS 20 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Natural Bridge State Resort Park, Slade 11 miles away Plan your family reunion, church retreats, business meetings at a park staffed with friendly and outgoing employees.... Comfort Inn & Suites, Morehead 20 miles away Close to Cave Run Lake, 1/2 mile from Industrial Park. Suite rooms available. Micro-fridges in all rooms. Outdoor pool, in-room coffee, fitness room, and business center. Pet deposit: 100.00 refundabl... Knights Inn Morehead, Morehead 21 miles away Welcome to the Knights Inn of Morehead, Kentucky. Easily accessible from I-64. Morehead State University is just 2 miles away. Sitting in the heart of the Daniel Boone National Forest is Cave Run La...   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. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Red River.   Ski Areas Near Red River: Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 73 miles away, 600 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 115 miles away, 600 vertical feet Perfect North, Indiana , 119 miles away, 400 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 124 miles away, 700 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 127 miles away, 740 vertical feet Mad River, Ohio , 137 miles away, 300 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 145 miles away, 830 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 148 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 149 miles away, 619 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 154 miles away, 225 vertical feet   Hotels Near Red River: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, Slade , 11 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, Morehead , 20 miles away Knights Inn Morehead, Morehead , 21 miles away Quality Inn Morehead, Morehead , 21 miles away Holiday Inn Express Morehead, Ky, Morehead , 21 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Red River: Middle Fork Campground, Powell County, 10 miles away Whittleton Campground, Powell County, 10 miles away Claylick Boat-in Campground, Rowan County, 14 miles away   Trails Near Red River: Swiftcamp Creek Trail, Wolfe County , 3 miles away Rock Bridge Trail, Wolfe County , 3 miles away Wildcat Trail, Wolfe County , 3 miles away Rough Trail, Wolfe County , 6 miles away Koomer Ridge Trail, Wolfe County , 6 miles away