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Access Site KY

Put In

Cumberland, Poor Fork

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

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City: Cumberland, KY
County: Harlan
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 36.97840000, -82.98850000
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Poor Fork at Cumberland, KY 0.4 mi away
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North Fork Kentucky River at Whitesburg, KY 13.2 mi away
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Powell River at Big Stone Gap, VA 14 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
I-II Put-in Cumberland, Poor Fork - Cumberland to Harlan (23.5 miles)
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Current Conditions
-- • 200.00-1000.00 cfs
Poor Fork at Cumberland, KY
About This Access Site
Put In is a whitewater access point located on the Cumberland River in Harlan County, Kentucky, near the Poor Fork confluence. This put-in serves as an entry point for paddlers looking to experience the whitewater sections of the Cumberland. The site provides access to a river known for its scenic mountain gorge setting and varying water conditions depending on seasonal flows and dam releases. Paddlers should be aware of current conditions and water levels before launching, as whitewater rivers can change significantly based on recent rainfall and upstream management.