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Rapid KY Class III

Guy's Surprise

Rockcastle - Beech Creek to Bee Rock Campground (5 miles) (KY)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 200.0 – 3,000.0 CFS

Recommended (Low-to-moderate) flows.

Photo
Guy's Surprise
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

At normal summer pool levels for Lake Cumberland this rapid will likely be inundated by the pool and wont be a part of the run any longer.  

Drop in the middle or boof right on the left side. Under Lake Cumberland most of the year, this is a surprise drop after the lower narrows have ended and a short flatwater paddle makes you think you have made it to the end. Until you look downstream at ... a Channeled drop leading into successive holes at the bottom above 600 cfs. Below that level the main hole(Big and perfect for play) is gone. The takeout at Bee Rock is a very short distance from here. At high water there are offset holes and waves.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
2.2 mi
Directions
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Beech Creek to Bee Rock Campground (5 miles)
Rockcastle
III-IV 15.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater