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Rapid KY Class II

Putin Rapid

Gasper River - State HWY 626 to Morgantown Rd (2.75 miles) (KY)

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Gauge Conditions
Barren River at Bowling Green, KY Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Putin Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Recreational flat water boaters beware!  If the putin rapid looks like it pushes the limits of your paddling ability don't putin.  Chances are you are going to swim at least once downstream.  For everyone else this is a straight forward wave train.

 

 

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
0.1 mi
Directions
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State HWY 626 to Morgantown Rd (2.75 miles)
Gasper River
II 3.3 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater