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Put-in KY

Put In

Buck Creek - KY 461 to Cumberland R. (34 miles) (KY)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 600.0 – 10,000.0 CFS

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Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In rapid marks the entry point for the Buck Creek run, offering paddlers an immediate taste of the river's character with a technical boulder garden and multiple channel options. Careful route selection is critical to avoid pin spots and navigate the scattered rocks, requiring precise boat positioning and quick maneuvering. While not exceptionally difficult, the rapid demands focused attention and solid paddling skills to cleanly negotiate the initial section.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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KY 461 to Cumberland R. (34 miles)
Buck Creek
I(II) 32.1 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater