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Take-out KY

Take Out

Bear Creek - Turkey Branch to Big South Fork (~2.2 miles) (KY)

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Gauge Conditions
South Fork Cumberland River near Stearns, KY Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
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Description
Take Out rapid on Bear Creek marks the conclusion of the Turkey Branch to Big South Fork section, featuring a complex boulder garden that demands precise boat positioning and careful route selection. Paddlers must navigate a tight channel with potential pin hazards and shifting rocks, requiring advanced reading of water flow and quick maneuvering to avoid potential entrapment zones.
Location

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Put In Rapid N/A
Put In
0.0 mi
Type
Take-out
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
2.2 mi
Directions
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Turkey Branch to Big South Fork (~2.2 miles)
Bear Creek
III-IV(V) 2.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater