Robert Arnett wrote:
On 27 Jan 2005 23:40:13 GMT, (Stevescarb) wrote:
Checkout the Big South Fork, Leatherwood Ford to Blue Heron mine.
Water levels
in the Spring can be anything from Biblical to drought so be wary.
Steve Scarborough
Yeah, Steve's advice is my first thought, too, unless you want to
consider the Chatooga in SC/GA. Sections 3/4 would be a 2 day trip
and there's access.
I have a couple other suggestions.
Green River through Mammoth Cave is a nice float. No Whitewater but
some nice scenery and lots of wildlife. If I were trying to make it a
longer trip, putin upstream of the Park and spend the first night in
the eastern edge of the park.
North Fork Cumberland above Cumberland Falls. You could stretch this
one out to three days, Sheltowee Trace will run shuttle for you.
Rockcastle River below Hwy 80 to Bee Rock. There is some significant WW
in this section, but the hardest stuff is a pretty easy portage. Above
Hwy 80 gets a lot of ATV traffic.
Clear Creek (Emory/Obed River System) from Clarkrange to either Barnett
or Jett river Access. This is water dependent, I would guess you would
need about 2000 cfs on the Emory gauge to make this a decent trip with
a loaded boat.
BTW, both Mammoth Cave and BSF require backcountry permits now.
Larry