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Access Site KY

State Highway 626

Gasper River

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

City: KY
County: Warren
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 37.02180100, -86.60759700
Air Temp: --
Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Run
II Put-in Gasper River - State HWY 626 to Morgantown Rd (2.75 miles)
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Gasper River
1 run
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
State Highway 626 provides access to the Gasper River, a whitewater paddling destination in Warren County, Kentucky. This put-in location serves as a starting point for paddlers looking to run the whitewater sections of the Gasper River. The site is situated at coordinates 37.02180100, -86.60759700 and offers direct access to the river for launching kayaks and canoes. Given the whitewater designation, paddlers should be prepared for moving water conditions and plan their trips accordingly based on current water levels and weather conditions.

Paddlers using this access point should be aware that it is a whitewater put-in, meaning the river section downstream likely contains moderate to fast-moving water features. Proper preparation including checking water levels, weather forecasts, and ensuring appropriate skill levels for the section being paddled is essential. The site's location near Highway 626 makes it relatively accessible by vehicle for launching paddling trips on the Gasper River.