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Rapid KY Class III+

Last Drop

Cumberland - 2) Cumberland Falls to Laurel River (10.5 miles) (KY)

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Gauge Conditions
Cumberland River at Williamsburg, KY Upstream Primary
Runnable: 400.0 – 16,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Last Drop
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

A great rapid at all levels but many munchy holes at the bigger levels including a terminal hole in the middle of the river, dynamic boiling eddies and large pillows are common. At medium-low levels river left is the desired route. This upgrades to a IV at levels 5000 CFS and above. This rapid is inundated by Lake Cumberlands summer pool and only comes in during the late summer draw down in mid-late August at 706 feet in elevation.  This rapid notoriously collects wood in it so boat scout before making the entrance move into it.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III+
Mile Marker
5.3 mi
Directions
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2) Cumberland Falls to Laurel River (10.5 miles)
Cumberland
III 10.4 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater