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Take-out KY

Take Out

Roaring Paunch - Barthell to Big South Fork (3 miles) (KY)

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Gauge Conditions
South Fork Cumberland River at Leatherwood Ford, TN Downstream Primary
Runnable: 1,000.0 – 4,000.0 CFS

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Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Take Out
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Description
Take Out rapid on the Roaring Paunch presents a complex navigation challenge with multiple potential lines through scattered boulder fields and inconsistent water flow. Paddlers must carefully assess current water levels and be prepared for potential pinning hazards among the rocky terrain, with no clear primary route through the section. Precise boat control and quick decision-making are essential for safely traversing this technical stretch of river.
Location

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Put In Rapid N/A
Put In
0.0 mi
Type
Take-out
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
3.0 mi
Directions
Navigate
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Barthell to Big South Fork (3 miles)
Roaring Paunch
IV-V+ 6.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater