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Cumberland, Big South Fork - Station Camp to Blue Heron, KY (19 miles)
Cumberland, Big South Fork, Kentucky, US/Tennessee, US |
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Station Camp to Blue Heron, KY (19 miles)
| Usual Difficulty | II+(IV) (varies with level) |
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| Length | 19 Miles |
| Avg. Gradient | 5 fpm |
Dancin' with the Devil
Dancin' with the Devil
Photo of Zach Nelson by Jay Thomas taken 05/30/05 @ 350
Gauge Information
| Name | Range | Difficulty | Updated | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH FK CUMBERLAND RIVER AT LEATHERWOOD FORD, TN | ||||
| usgs-03410210 | 500 - 10000 cfs | I-III+ | 18h32m | 2630 cfs (rc= 0.5 ) |
Moderate whitewater flows. |
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River Description
It should be noted that this reach (as listed here) skips a fair stretch of mostly flatwater, but
which contains a good (class III/IV) drop, Angel Falls. Photos of that drop do exist on the photo
tab.
John Foy contributed:
Great canoe camping river. Give yourself two days for Station Camp to Blue Heron, three for
Station Camp to Yamacraw Bridge. Basically flatwater/lake beyond Yamacraw. Good fishing for
smallmouth and catfish along the entire river. Be careful during rainy periods as this river
rises very rapidly. I like it best between 100 and 500 cfs at Stearns.
A fine reference for this is Canoeing and Kayaking Guide to the Streams of Tennessee, B.
Sehlinger
StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2011-01-25 18:29:18
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Station Camp to Blue Heron, KY (19 miles), Cumberland, Big South Fork Kentucky, US/Tennessee, US (mobile)