Big South Fork of the Cumberland River, lower gorge. June 14-16, 2002

Andy and Lynn Perkins, Josh and Linda Green, Artie Green, and Gerry Williamson (Lynn's dad), paddled the lower gorge Big South Fork of the Cumberland River June 14 thru June 16, 2002. We entered the river on Friday, June 14 at Camp Station Crossing after spending the night of June 13 near the Camp Station Crossing parking lot, and took out at the Blue Heron river access mid-afternoon on Sunday, June 16. We saw only two other parties of boats on the river during the trip. At noon on June 13, the streamflow at Leatherwood Ford was 176 cfs. 150 cfs is considered the minimum to canoe the lower gorge, with 400 being the maximum. It rained a bit the night of June 13, and the streamflow rose slightlly during our time on the river.
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All photos copyright Gerald C. Williamson unless otherwise noted.
Created by Gerald C Williamson on June 19, 2002