The Kentucky Wildlands

Kayaking, Canoeing & Tubing

Russell Fork

Each year, thrill seekers from all around gather to Elkhorn City for an adrenaline rush with Russell Fork white water rafting. During the weekends of October you can expect spectacular fall colors and various levels of white water rapids, ranging from class II to IV in the upper and lower sections of the Russell Fork, […]

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Levisa Fork Paddlefest

Experience the Appalachian Mountains up close and personal. Enjoy a unique float down the Levisa Fork River in eastern Kentucky. The 8+ mile kayaking adventure will take you through the first established town in eastern Kentucky. Tickets are $15 and include lunch and shuttle service. Registration begins at 8:30 am with kayaks hitting the water

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Hatfield-McCoy River Trails

The Levisa Fork holds gentle riffles and flowing shoals, perfect floating conditions for families and beginners. This section is ideal for canoes, kayaks and small one-man pontoon boats. Since the Levisa Fork receives the waters of Russell Fork along with releases from Fishtrap Lake Dam upstream, the river has great flow all summer long. The

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