Elkhorn City (Trail Town)

The 16-mile section of Kentucky’s Russell Fork River between Haysi, Virginia, and
Elkhorn City, Kentucky, is known as the place to go for the area’s best whitewater and
is home to one of the country’s classic creek runs. While the upper section runs between
class II-IV, an October dam release pumps up the fun to class V rapids in the stunning
1,600-foot Breaks Gorge section, also known as the “Grand Canyon of the South.”


PUBLIC LANDS
• Breaks Interstate Park
• Russell Fork Big Sandy River

HIKE
• Pine Mountain State Scenic Trail
• Breaks Interstate Park Trail System

BIKE
• Breaks Interstate Park Trail System (mountain)
• Transamerica U.S. Bike Route 76 (road)

PADDLE
• Russell Fork Big Sandy River (class II-V+)

CLIMB
• Breaks Interstate Park

OUTFITTERS
• Kentucky Whitewater

CAN’T MISS!
• Zip Lining and Elk Tours at Breaks Interstate Park
• Time Out Pizza & Grill
• Artist Collaborative Theatre
• 361 Adventures Breakdown Adventure Race, April