Kentucky whitewater - Rockcastle River, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Laurel/ Pulaski County
Laurel/ Pulaski
county,
Kentucky 80 to Bee Rock Boat Ramp section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II+(IV) 16 miles
Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Kentucky tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The Kentucky 80 to Bee Rock Boat Ramp section of Rockcastle River in Laurel/ Pulaski County is 16 miles long and it is classified as a class II+(IV) section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Laurel/ Pulaski County and the water flowing gracefully down Rockcastle River beats anything. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance
because these hotels fill up quick. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. The starting location is a short drive from London, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. If you're a camper
you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling rivers. The Kentucky 80 to Bee Rock Boat Ramp stretch is the only paddling stretch along Rockcastle River. Whitewater paddling here in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains is a great experience.
Briefly about the general area: Why not take a refreshing hike along the Winding Stain
Gap Trail, and Cabin Hollow is close at hand, and is a great place. Rockcastle River sees pretty high levels of rainfall; the month of May is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month is October. Summertime highs at Rockcastle River commonly tend to be in the
80's while night lows are commonly in the 60's. High temperatures all through the winter are normally in the 40's, and overnight lows in the 20's for Rockcastle River. So many amusing things in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains, just extraordinary. Take a hike on the Bee Rock Trail.
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