What water level is good for paddling Green River — Harry Wilson Park to Munfordville (Hart County)?

We don't yet have a published runnable range for this section, so we can't give a firm number. Check the live USGS gauge and ask a local outfitter before you go.

How do I check Green River levels?

We read USGS gauge 03308500 — the same public data USGS publishes — about every 30 minutes and compare it to the runnable range for this reach. You can also view the raw gauge yourself at waterdata.usgs.gov.

Is Green River — Harry Wilson Park to Munfordville (Hart County) good for beginners?

This section is rated Class I. At good levels it suits confident beginners and up, but it can have riffles or small rapids. Scout anything you can't see, and stay off it at high water.

When is the best time to paddle Green River here?

Typically April–October, when flows are most reliable for this section. Spring can run high after rain or snowmelt; late summer can drop too low. Always check today's gauge reading rather than assuming.

How long does it take to float Green River — Harry Wilson Park to Munfordville (Hart County)?

This reach is about 4 miles, roughly 2 hours at a relaxed pace. Higher water is faster; low water and headwinds are slower. Add time for stops.

Green River — Harry Wilson Park to Munfordville (Hart County): River Level Today — Can You Paddle It?

Class I4 mi · ~2 hrGreen RiverKentucky

Verdict · updated Aug 25, 5:00 AM UTC

No runnable range yet

We don’t have a runnable range for this section yet — many of these are calm or dam-controlled reaches. Here’s the current gauge reading; check it (and, for tailwaters, the dam’s generation schedule) before you go.

Estimated range

485 cfs

3.1 ft gauge height

USGS gauge 03308500

What this means today

There is no published runnable range for this reach, so we won't grade the reading against one. What we can show is what the gauge itself is doing.

Daily average flow — a different measurement from the gauge height this reach is graded on — has run between 419 cfs and 741 cfs, 43% lower at the end of the week than the start.

Paddling Harry Wilson Park to Munfordville (Hart County)

Green River at Harry Wilson Park to Munfordville (Hart County) is a 4-mile Class I run in Kentucky — easygoing moving water with light riffles and nothing technical. Most paddlers put in at Harry Wilson Park and take out at Thelma Stovall Park, Munfordville, a trip that runs about 2 hours at a relaxed pace.

We track USGS gauge 03308500 for this reach, but there isn't a published runnable range for it yet, so we won't invent a firm number. Use the live reading and 7-day trend above to see whether the Green River is rising or falling, and check with a local outfitter or paddling club before you commit to a launch.

Flows here are usually most dependable April–October. Spring can run high after rain or snowmelt, and late summer often drops too low to float well — but the gauge always beats the calendar, so check today's reading before you go.

7-day flow trend

Daily mean flow (cfs), past 7 days. Shaded band = runnable range.

Section facts

Difficulty: Class I
Length: 4 mi
Float time: ~2 hr
Best months: April–October
Put-in: Harry Wilson Park
Take-out: Thelma Stovall Park, Munfordville

Reading USGS gauge 03308500 — GREEN RIVER AT MUNFORDVILLE, KY ↗ · runnable range is an estimate (see methodology)

FAQ

What water level is good for paddling Green River — Harry Wilson Park to Munfordville (Hart County)?: We don't yet have a published runnable range for this section, so we can't give a firm number. Check the live USGS gauge and ask a local outfitter before you go.
How do I check Green River levels?: We read USGS gauge 03308500 — the same public data USGS publishes — about every 30 minutes and compare it to the runnable range for this reach. You can also view the raw gauge yourself at waterdata.usgs.gov.
Is Green River — Harry Wilson Park to Munfordville (Hart County) good for beginners?: This section is rated Class I. At good levels it suits confident beginners and up, but it can have riffles or small rapids. Scout anything you can't see, and stay off it at high water.
When is the best time to paddle Green River here?: Typically April–October, when flows are most reliable for this section. Spring can run high after rain or snowmelt; late summer can drop too low. Always check today's gauge reading rather than assuming.
How long does it take to float Green River — Harry Wilson Park to Munfordville (Hart County)?: This reach is about 4 miles, roughly 2 hours at a relaxed pace. Higher water is faster; low water and headwinds are slower. Add time for stops.

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