Every Fall paddlers from across the country flock to the Virgina and Kentucky border to paddle the Russell Fork. This is a world class river which is released at 600-1000 cfs every weekend of October to drain down the lake. This Draining benefits paddlers by providing some serious class V. But what's this river like lower? Well myself and Adam Goshorn ventured up there this summer for a little bit of low water on the Russell Fork. The release level was about 350 cfs. If you don't mind a little scraping on the entrance and exit, you will find the gorge is extremely boatable at that level. All The rapids were fun and much different from those found at release levels. Locals are trying to secure summer releases for the summers at around 400 cfs. That would be awesome. The Russell Fork Gorge at lower water is a beautiful class IV run with some consequence. Here are a few picture to give you a feel of what it is like. Remember if you're ever up there be at the take out at 11. That's when the locals usually meet up.
Me at the Double Boof on Tower
Adam @ Tower
Entrance to El Horendo
At this level El horendo is an awesome boof
Here I am opting to squeeze through Climax.
Another fun day boofing down the Russell Fork Gorge.
Off to Colorado soon. Stay tuned for more updates. And If you get a chance check out the Russel Fork, I guarantee you won't be disappointed.MW
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