Cumberland Canoeing/Kayaking Shuttles
Half Day Shuttles
Closest river to Sheltowee Trace Adventure Resort and Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.
Trips meet at our main location.
Trips meet at our main location.
3 mile tripBallard Ford to Redbird.
A relaxing section of the Cumberland River, you meander down the river following behind the great Blue Herons that call the riverbank their home. Slip along the shoreline for a shaded trip, or out in the open for a sunnier voyage.
Trip Length: 1 - 1.5 hours on-water time
Ages: All ages When: Year-round. Typically an afternoon trip Difficulty: Easy - Moderate No experience required View PricingPricing:
• $60 for up to 4 people.
• $15/person for each additional over 4 people.
• Price does not include sales tax.
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5 mile tripMost Popular Trip
Croley Bend to Ballard Ford.
The Cumberland River is a peaceful escape into nature. This trip closely mirrors the Ballard Ford to Redbird trip, as it runs the section of the river directly before Ballard Ford.
Trip Length: 2 - 2.5 hours on-water time
Ages: All ages When: Year-round. Typically an afternoon trip Difficulty: Easy - Moderate No experience required View PricingPricing:
• $60 for up to 4 people.
• $15/person for each additional over 4 people.
• Price does not include sales tax.
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5 mile tripThunderstruck to Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.
This is the section of river above Cumberland Falls itself. It has moving water the whole way and is mostly Class I, with 2 rapids that are borderline Class II. The take-out is 1/4 mile above Cumberland Falls.
Trip Length: 2 - 2.5 hours on-water time
Ages: All ages When: Year-round. Typically an afternoon trip Difficulty: Moderate No experience required View PricingPricing:
• $60 for up to 4 people.
• $15/person for each additional over 4 people.
• Price does not include sales tax.
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All Day Shuttles
8.5 mile tripCroley Bend to Redbird
A narrow section of the Cumberland River, you paddle down the river nestled into the riverbank. Trees line the bank overhanging into the river, providing alternating sunny and shady spots. Shallow shoals alternate with deep pools, providing places to swim and cool off. The trip puts in at Croley Bend and takes out at Redbird Boat Ramp.
Trip Length: 4 - 4.5 hours on-water time
Ages: All ages When: Year-round. Typically a morning trip Difficulty: Easy - Moderate No experience required View PricingPricing:
• $60 for up to 4 people.
• $15/person for each additional over 4 people.
• Price does not include sales tax.
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11 mile tripWilliamsburg to Redbird
The Cumberland River is a peaceful escape into nature. This trip closely mirrors the Croley Bend to Redbird trip, as it runs the same section with a few miles tacked on at the beginning.
Trip Length: 4 - 5 hours on-water time
Ages: All ages When: Year-round. Typically a morning trip Difficulty: Easy - Moderate No experience required View PricingPricing:
• $60 for up to 4 people.
• $15/person for each additional over 4 people.
• Price does not include sales tax.
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17 mile tripRedbird to Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
This 17-mile trip runs through farm and woodlands with the occasional house for the first 5 miles before entering into the Daniel Boone National Forest. This section of the Cumberland is a wide river with rolling hills, affording excellent birding opportunities. Availability dependent on water levels. The put-in for this section is at Redbird Boat Ramp and the take-out is at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.
Trip Length: 6 - 7 hours on-water time
Ages: All ages When: Year-round. Typically a morning trip Difficulty: Moderate No experience required View PricingPricing:
• $60 for up to 4 people.
• $15/person for each additional over 4 people.
• Price does not include sales tax.
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Multi-Day Shuttles
17 mile tripRedbird to Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.
This 17-mile trip runs through farm and woodlands with the occasional house for the first 5 miles before entering into the Daniel Boone National Forest. This section of the Cumberland is a wide river with rolling hills, affording excellent birding opportunities. Availability dependent on water levels. The put-in for this section is at Redbird Boat Ramp and the take-out is at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.
Trip Length: 6 - 7 hours on-water time
Ages: All ages When: Year-round. Typically a morning trip Difficulty: Moderate No experience required View PricingPricing:
• $60 for up to 4 people.
• $15/person for each additional over 4 people.
• Price does not include sales tax.
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28 mile tripWilliamsburg to Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.
This 28-mile trip starts in the sleepy college town of Williamsburg, KY and runs through farm and woodlands with the occasional house for the first 16 miles before entering into the Daniel Boone National Forest. The upper section is narrow with Trees line the bank overhanging into the river, providing alternating sunny and shady spots. The river then widens out providing views of the rolling hills and affording excellent birding opportunities. Availability dependent on water levels. The take-out is at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.
Trip Length: 10 - 12 hours on-water time
Ages: All ages When: Year-round. Typically a morning trip Difficulty: Moderate No experience required View PricingPricing:
• $60 for up to 4 people.
• $15/person for each additional over 4 people.
• Price does not include sales tax.
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Class III Section
Cumberland Below the Falls
This 10-mile trip puts in directly below Cumberland Falls at the beach area. It has a number of Class III rapids like Center Rock and Surfers rapids. After paddling 5 miles that hold your rapids, you come to 5 miles of lake level water before reaching the Mouth of the Laurel boat ramp. This shuttle can be ran in conjunction with our Cumberland Below the Falls rafting trip and can offer shuttle guests a tow-out on the last 5 mile section for an additional charge.
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