Ratliff Hole-Russell Fork
Elkhorn City, Kentucky, United States
Ratliff Hole-Russell Fork is a play spot located in Elkhorn City, Kentucky, situated at coordinates 37.29777, -82.32372. The Russell Fork offers paddlers opportunities to practice technical skills in a confined section where features suitable for playboating are concentrated. This area attracts paddlers interested in freestyle and technical maneuvers rather than distance paddling.
The location serves as a dedicated practice area within the broader Russell Fork river system. Paddlers visiting Ratliff Hole can work on specific techniques in a repeatable setting. The play spot format makes it accessible for paddlers seeking to refine their abilities in a manageable environment without committing to longer paddling distances.