
PADDLE FOR A PURPOSE
A Woods and Water Land Trust Fundraiser
Six Sundays on the Kentucky River
Join us Sunday, September 25 through Sunday, October 30, 2022, as we paddle the length of the Lower Kentucky River. This is a flat water paddle which will highlight the scenic beauty of Kentucky River. You will view everything from large limestone cliffs to rolling river fields, bald eagle nests and muskrat workings, and historic bridges and communities. We will also Lock Through 3 river locks.
Each Sunday we will paddle a different section of the river, from Frankfort to Carrollton.
Each section of the river will include a 4 to 6 mile paddle on the Kentucky River, riverside discussions with local experts about topics such as local history, bourbon on the river, mussels in the river, aquatic life of the lower Kentucky, etc.
All necessary equipment and shuttle services are provided. Refreshments and snack bags will be made available at each event, and community celebrations, including food trucks, live music, educational booths and more, will occur after the events in Frankfort and Carrollton. All proceeds go directly to the Woods and Waters Land Trust.
Cost:
$50.00 per person - PER EVENT
(this is in a rental canoe or kayak, and if you bring your own vessel)
$250.00 per person - ALL 6 SUNDAYS
(this is in a rental canoe or kayak, and if you bring your own vessel)
Schedule:
Leg #1 - September 25, 1pm- 5pm
Put In: Old Lawrenceburg Rd Boat Ramp (aka Lee's Ramp) (Frankfort, KY)
Take Out: River View Park Boat Dock (Frankfort, KY)
Leg #2 - October 2, 1pm- 5pm
Put In: Kentucky River Campground (Frankfort, KY)
Take Out: Still Water's Campground/ Boat Ramp (Frankfort, KY)
Leg #3 - October 9, 1pm- 5pm
Put In: Engelman Farm (Monterey, KY) *Address provided at time of booking
Take Out: Engelman Farm (Monterey, KY)
**Boats will lock through Lock and Dam 3.**
Leg #4 - October 16, 1pm- 5pm
Put In: Six Mile Creek (Lockport, KY)
Take Out: Gratz Ramp (Gratz, KY)
**Boats will lock through Lock and Dam 2.**
Leg #5 - October 23, 1pm- 5pm *Route Change due to wind
Put In: Big Twin Creek Boat Ramp (Perry Park, KY)
Take Out: Big Twin Creek Boat Ramp. No Shuttle!
CANCELED Leg #6 - October 30, 1pm- 5pm
Put In: Below Lock & Dam #1 (Carrollton, KY)
Take Out: Point Park (Carrollton, KY)