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Rapid KY

Seal Launch

Barren River - Downtown Bowling Green Riverfront (PnP) (KY)

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Gauge Conditions
Barren River at Bowling Green, KY Downstream Primary
Runnable: 9.0 – 15.0 FT

This is when the rocks really shine. Big waves, a couple of surfing waves, and strong eddie lines.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Seal Launch
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

To run the rocks takeout at its base on river right and carry your boat up the bank to the portage trail.  Walk upstream a little ways and you will see a small clearing on your right with a fun 3 ft tall seal launch into the river.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.2 mi
Directions
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Downtown Bowling Green Riverfront (PnP)
Barren River
III+ 0.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater