Red River

Kentucky has two Red Rivers.  This Red River is the north fork of the Red River of Tennessee, which meanders through flat and rolling farm country and woodland.

The riverbed is of rock, sand, and clay with lushly vegetated banks of varying steepness.  The stream is very tranquil, with a slow current and several varieties of trees shading the water.

Prices Mill to TN 161 Bridge (Simpson Co, Logan Co)

NOTE 1/08: A canoe enthusiast emailed on 1/16/08 and asked that we also report his experience on the Red River. David Wilkins informed us that this is his favorite stream to travel and camp esp. in the Spring.

The topography in this area appears to have changed since the book by Sehlinger was printed. Mr. Wilkins feels that the chart under estimates the river in many ways and included a photo close to the dam near U.S. 431. (right)

Maps and info from A Canoeing and Kayaking Guide to the Streams of Kentucky by Bob Sehlinger (used by permission).

Red River of Logan County Map

COUNTIES: Simpson, Logan

USGS QUADS: Prices, Mill, Adairville, Dot, Allensville

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: International class I     Numerical points 4

SUITABLE FOR: Cruising

GRADIENT (feet per mile): 4.28

APPROPRIATE FOR: Families, Beginners, Intermediates, Advanced

VELOCITY (mph): 2.6-5.0

AVERAGE WIDTH (ft): 50-70

MONTHS RUNNABLE: Late Novemer to mid-June

MEAN WATER TEMPERATURE (ºF):

JAN  40 FEB  41 MAR  45 APR  55 MAY  66 JUN  77
JUL  79 AUG  77 SEP 67 OCT 62 NOV 45 DEC 41

SOURCE OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON WATER CONDITIONS:

Adairville Police Dept. (270) 539-6131

HAZARDS: Deadfalls, low bridges

RESCUE INDEX: C-D

PORTAGES: None required

SCOUTING: None required

INTEREST HIGHLIGHTS: Scenery, wildlife, local culture and industry

SCENERY: Pretty

ACCESS POINT AND CODE:

AA 1 3 6 8 9
A 2 3 5 7
B 1 3 6 7
C 1 3 6 8
D 1 3 6 8
E 1 3 5 8
F 1 3 5 7
G 1 3 6 8
H 1 3 6 7
KEY

Rescue Index

Access Code

K Extremely remote; evacuation only with expert help--6 hours to secure assistance 1 Paved Road
2 Unpaved Road
3 Short Carry
L Remote; 3-6 hours to secure assistance 4 Long Carry
5 Easy Grade
6 Steep Grade
M Accessible but difficult; up to 3 hours to secure assistance-- evacuation difficult 7 Clear Trail
8 Brush and Trees
9 Private Property, Permission needed
N Accessible; up to 1 hour to secure assitance, evacuation not difficult 10 Launching Fee Charged
11 No Access--Reference Only

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