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Rapid KY Class II+

Stairsteps

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

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Gauge Conditions
Rockcastle River at Billows, KY Upstream Primary
Runnable: 200.0 – 3,000.0 CFS

Recommended (Low-to-moderate) flows.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Stairsteps
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Wave train right down the middle with a couple of nice surfs thrown in. Spalding Hurst contributes: Very fun. Run multiple times, portage back up on river left, it's easier.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II+
Mile Marker
-1.0 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