Recreation along the Russell Fork River
For Paddlers:
October weekends John Flannagan Dam offers weekend releases that generate Class IV and V rapids through the gorge. Parties from both Virginia and Kentucky are currently working with the Army Corps of Engineers to expand dam releases.
Visit http://www.russellfork.info/ to learn more about river levels and conditions, kayaking hotspots and maps. The Google Mapping Project section of this site marks paddling access.
Visit http://www.russellfork.info/ to learn more about river levels and conditions, kayaking hotspots and maps. The Google Mapping Project section of this site marks paddling access.
For Hikers and Mountain Bikers:
The Russell Fork River runs through Breaks Interstate Park which offers hiking and mountain biking trails.
Visit http://www.breakspark.com/activities-a-recreation.html to learn more.
FORF is a critical force encouraging the development of new hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails. The Haysi-Breaks hike/bike trail is currently under development and will connect with the soon to be Great Eastern Trail that will run from Alabama to New York.
Visit http://www.breakspark.com/activities-a-recreation.html to learn more.
FORF is a critical force encouraging the development of new hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails. The Haysi-Breaks hike/bike trail is currently under development and will connect with the soon to be Great Eastern Trail that will run from Alabama to New York.
For Anglers:
The Russell Fork River and Flannagan Dam offer great opportunities for catching local fish including stocked trout.
Attention Swimmers!
The Russell Fork River offers some excellent swimming spots but take care as there are no lifeguards and the river can be extremely treacherous!
