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Rapid KY Class IV

Donkeypaunch

Roaring Paunch - 742 to Barthell (5.4 miles) (KY)

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Gauge Conditions
South Fork Cumberland River near Stearns, KY Downstream Primary
Runnable: 3,000.0 – 9,000.0 CFS

Likely too low. (Visual inspection is required.)

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Donkeypaunch
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

The Donkeypaunch is a high quality rapid.  Some busy entrance features lead into a rocky chute that can be approached from the left or the right where you then boof into the chute and boogie on down. 

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
3.6 mi
Directions
Navigate
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742 to Barthell (5.4 miles)
Roaring Paunch
IV 5.9 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater