Mercer
county,
Kentucky 1343 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-III(IV) 4 miles
The Kentucky 1343 stretch of Shawnee Run in Mercer County is 4 miles long and has been rated as a class I-III(IV) section by American Whitewater. The natural beauty of Mercer County and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The Kentucky 1343 stretch is the only paddling stretch along Shawnee Run. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners.
This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. The starting location is a short drive from Danville, as you can see on the road map further down. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there
are lots of good spots for that around here. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people.
Briefly about the general area: Lots of rainfall falls at Shawnee Run; of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain while October is frequently the driest month. Throughout the days of summer here at Shawnee Run, high temperatures usually reach the 80's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's; during the dark hours in the wintertime at Shawnee Run temperatures fall to the 10's.
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