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Half-Day Canoeing and Kayaking trips

Kayaks paddling on the river
Child playing near river by the kayaks
Kayaks paddling down the river
Solo kayak on peaceful river
Solo kayak and tandem kayak paddling

Cumberland River

  • Closest river to Sheltowee Trace Adventure Resort and Cumberland Falls State Resort Park.
  • Trips meet at Sheltowee Trace Adventure Resort.

Ballard Ford to Redbird (3 mile trip)

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• About 1.0 - 1.5 hours on-water time
• Afternoon trips
• No experience required
• Appropriate for all ages (some small shoals)
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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.LessΔ
Pricing∇
• Adults (ages 13 and up): $43/person for a 2-person canoe or kayak
• Youth (ages 6-12): $38/person for a 2-person canoe or kayak
• Child (ages 5 and under): $33/person for a 2-person canoe or kayak
• Solo boat: Add $10/person
• Sport Raft: Minimum 4 people pricing, then each additional person charge.
• Price does not include sales tax.
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Croley Bend to Ballard Ford (5 mile trip)

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• About 2.0 - 2.5 hours on-water time
• Afternoon trips
• No experience required
• Appropriate for all ages (some small shoals)
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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.Less?
Pricing∇
• Adults (ages 13 and up): $43/person for a 2-person canoe or kayak
• Youth (ages 6-12): $38/person for a 2-person canoe or kayak
• Child (ages 5 and under): $33/person for a 2-person canoe or kayak
• Solo boat: Add $10/person
• Sport Raft: Minimum 4 people pricing, then each additional person charge.
• Price does not include sales tax.
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Thunderstruck to Cumberland Falls State Resort Park (5 mile trip) 

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• About 2 - 2.5 hours on-water time
• Afternoon trips
• Class I-II; age restrictions vary depending on water levels
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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, a 68-foot waterfall. Don't miss the take-out - the last drop is a doozy! Availability dependent on water levels.LessΔ
Pricing∇
• Adults (ages 13 and up): $43/person for a 2-person canoe or kayak
• Youth (ages 6-12): $38/person for a 2-person canoe or kayak
• Child (ages 5 and under): $33/person for a 2-person canoe or kayak
• Solo boat: Add $10/person
• Sport Raft: Minimum 4 people pricing, then each additional person charge.
• Price does not include sales tax.
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Big South Fork River

  • Located in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation area.
  • Trips meet at the take-out point (About an hour from our main location.)
  • Please note the NPS regulations require a whistle in each boat.
Don't see the trip you want below?  Send us a Reservation Request with the details and we will contact you about setting us that trip!


Blue Heron to Yamacraw

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• About 2 - 2.5 hours on-water time
• Morning trip (meets at 9am)
• No experience required
• Recommended ages for most water levels: 3 and up
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This 4.8 mile long section of river is characterized by large boulders and high cliff lines. Rapids alternate with deep pools, providing plenty of places to fish, picnic, swim and explore.LessΔ
Pricing∇
• Adults (ages 13 and up): $49/person for a 2-person canoe or kayak
• Youth (ages 6-12): $44/person for a 2-person canoe or kayak
• Children (ages 5 and under): $39/person for a 2-person canoe or kayak
• Add $10/person for a solo kayak
• Sport rafts are not available for the Big South Fork
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Yamacraw to Alum Ford

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• About 3.5-4 hours on-water time
• Morning trip (meets at 8am)
• Some experience recommended later season.
• Recommended age for early season levels: No restrictions.
Recommended age for later season levels: 8 and up
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Similar to the Blue Heron to Yamacraw trip, this 7.4 mile long section of river is characterized by large boulders and high cliff lines. However, the shoreline is steeper and there are fewer places to get out and explore. A notable exception is Lick Creek, where you can hike up to Princess Falls. Early in the season, Lake Cumberland covers most or all of this section, so the section is deep flatwater. Later in the season, the lake drops and rapids alternate with deep pools, providing plenty of places to fish, and swim. This section can have several more difficult rapids (borderline Class II) as well as Duck Rock - a Class II rapid, depending on lake level.LessΔ
Pricing∇
• Adults (ages 13 and up): $49/person for a 2-person canoe or kayak
• Youth (ages 6-12): $44/person for a 2-person canoe or kayak
• Children (ages 5 and under): $39/person for a 2-person canoe or kayak
• Add $10/person for a solo kayak
• Sport rafts are not available for the Big South Fork
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Laurel Lake SUP Rentals

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• Car-top (you haul)
• Set your own schedule
• No age restrictions
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Laurel River Lake is a gorgeous lake located about 30 minutes away. Once you arrive at Laurel Lake, there are a number of different boat ramps that can be used to explore the lake. Put in next to the dam that forms the lake, or use the Marsh Branch boat ramp to access the Cane Branch site of the Canada Goose Management Area. This refuge is a section of lake that is restricted to non-motorized traffic only.
You must pickup and return the SUP or boat at our office. Once the return deposit is paid (by credit card or cash), you load the boat on your vehicle. Please note that not all vehicles can carry boats. You may select any legal launching area at Laurel Lake to begin your adventure. LessΔ
Pricing∇
• $30/SUP for a single day
• Add $10 for canoe or kayak
• Rental fee includes up to 2 adult PFDs (lifejackets) and 2 child PFDs
• Additional rental PFDs are $5 each. Every person on the SUP/boat MUST have a properly fitted PFD -- it's the law!
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Corbin, KY 40701

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  • Home
  • Lodging
    • Star Falls Resort Cabin
    • Couples Cabins
    • Rustic Cabins >
      • Cozy Cabins
      • Super Cozy Cabins
    • Covered Wagons
    • RV Sites >
      • Pull-Through Sites
      • Back-in RV Sites
    • Tent Camping >
      • Water and Electric Tent Camping
      • Backwoods Tent Camping
      • Drive-to Primitive Tent Camping
      • Platform Tent Camping
  • River Adventures
    • Whitewater Rafting >
      • Spring - Big South Fork
      • Summer and Fall- Cumberland Below the Falls
    • Unguided Duckie Trips
    • Canoeing and Kayaking >
      • Half-day trips
      • All-day trips
      • Multiple Day trips
      • SUP
    • Rainbow Mist Ride to Cumberland Falls
    • SUP Rainbow Mist
    • Tubing
    • River Shuttles
    • Instruction
  • Riverboat Cruises
  • Land Adventures
    • Zip Line
    • Electric Bike Self-Guided Tours
    • Geocaching
    • Bike Rentals
    • Hiker Shuttles
    • White Dog Snack Bar
  • Contact Us
    • Make a Reservation
    • Download a Brochure
    • Contact Info
    • Where Are We? >
      • Main Location Directions
      • Rainbow Mist Directions
      • Big South Fork Canoeing Directions
      • Big South Fork Tubing Directions
      • Big South Fork Rafting Directions
      • Cumberland Star Riverboat Directions
    • Come Work for Us! >
      • General Info and Benefits
      • Position Descriptions
      • Internships
    • Who We Are
  • Group Leader Info
  • Downloadables
    • Brochures
    • Release Forms
    • Credit Card Auth Forms
    • Maps
    • Misc
  • Equipment for Sale
  • Area Information
    • Area Attractions
    • Area Events
    • Area Lodging
  • FAQ
  • Blog - Of Water and Woods
  • Shopping Cart