Recreation along the Russell Fork River
For Paddlers:
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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:
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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:
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The Russell Fork River and Flannagan Dam offer great opportunities for catching local fish including stocked trout.
Attention Swimmers!
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The Russell Fork River offers some excellent swimming spots but take care as there are no lifeguards and the river can be extremely treacherous!