We paddled down the Green River for about 4 hours, very relaxing and enjoyed it...but no Fireworks?What else can you say....nice...average...it would take waterfalls and whales to rate this "Awesome"....
I liked the nature around the river. I wish there were more places for picnic. Due to lack of our time we couldn't canoe but I would like to do that.
While at Mammoth Cave National Park, I lead a group of college students on a 7.5 mile paddle down the Green River. We took canoes from Dennison Ferry to Green River Ferry. This paddle seemed more like a float and was very enjoyable. We saw a lot of wildlife, and the slow moving, wide river was perfect for beginners who were learning to steer and paddle canoes. This stretch would not be too exciting for experienced paddlers looking for a challenge, but, like I said, great for beginners and I could see this being great for a young family wanting to get their children exposed to the great outdoors. We took our time on this float and it took us about 3 hours to get from point A to point B. There were a couple of islands along this stretch of the river that are nice for a lunch break.We were there immediately after a week of snow and rain, so the areas where we were launching and lunching were very slippery and muddy. This would be the only thing that I can say as a negative about the our trip. Definitely bring your camera, sunscreen,sandals with tread, and a dry-bag just in case.
The trails atMammoth cave were a wonderful surprise...lovely hikes. Love the peaceful mornings with our wildlife friends-deer and turkey--who welcomed us just outside door. I saw just a bit of the historic cave entrance(a bit of a claustrophobic problem here). But the exhibits were amazing as well. We stayed at the sunset terrace--alittle old, but loved it! Go if you can.
The climb down is easy. The climb up may be harder for little ones, and not so little ones if you're not in shape. It was an enjoyable walk otherwise. Make sure check out the Cedar Sink
Green River Canoing was our outfitter just outside of the Mammoth Cave National Park. We paddled the 7 mile trip. The owner and driver were very helpful and with the information they shared with us, we were given an opportunity to explore the hidden cave off the river and we're able to paddle on. We are avid kayakers with 5 kayaks in our fleet and did miss bringing them along...the equipment we rented were sit in versions and very good for beginners and with that being said you can experience a wonderful river and feel safe along the way. Great value for a nice way to spend the day.
Just around the corner from the Green River State park in Campbellsville KY is an RV resort/Camp Ground/Horse Camp. Green River Stables and Horse Camp is the place to stay if you are RVing or just camping for the weekend. And you can bring your horse if you have one. GRS is a full hook-up campground with great facilities. They have hot showers, two laundry rooms, a beautiful social hall, plenty of stables for horses, and are about 1/4 mile from the state park trail head. Being tucked back in the woods, off the main road, you can have a nice peaceful rest or hoot and holler what ever fits your needs. Mr. Darrell Wise and his family are some of the greatest people I have ever met, and my wife and I WILL be going back. Thanks to Darrell, Erin, and their great sons for a wonderful experience.
Canoe trips down and camping off at selected sites makes for a great trip for the outdoor lover. Green River has great fishing if you know just the right spots to hit.
We rent a canoe for the green river trip. we paid $60 for one canoe with 7.5 miles long trip. the river is quite and beautiful, there are forests on both side of the river. we can see lots of tortoise enjoying sunshine on woods in the river, and we saw several deer in the forest. it's a romantic trip with love ones
I hiked one of the trails in Mammoth Park that took me along the Green River for a ways. It was hard to believe that this little river actually had a lot of traffic back in the day, according to one of the markers. It was a nice, peaceful hike. Maybe in the spring this river gets deeper, but in July it's only about deep enough for kayaks and rafts.