KY River; High Bridge

[DJD]

Heck man it's about to get higher! You might have more company than expected.

[markmac60]

Where exactly is the ramp? Is it on the Shakertown side or the Wilmore side? Is it right below the bridge, between the bridge and the downstream lock, or somewhere else? I appreciate any update as to the location. GPS coordinates would be awesome if available.

[RoadToad]

Here's a link to a listing of all the ramps maintained by KDFWR:
http://fw.ky.gov/waterbody.aspx

Individual listings include longitude and latitude. Here's the one for High Bridge:
http://fw.ky.gov/AccessSiteDetail.aspx?ASID=276

Good luck, and please come back and let us know how you like it. HIgh Bridge (Palisades) is on my short list of Kentucky River spots to explore.

[markmac60]

Perfect. Thanks RoadToad. I'll post whenever I get back.

[BPenrod]

I like a four wheel drive down there.

[markmac60]

The coordinates given looks like the ramp would be in the High Bridge Park, just upstream of the river on the bank opposite the Dix River. Is that correct? Has anybody ever had any problems with people messin with your truck when you're on the river? Why the 4-wheel drive, angle of the ramp, river snot on the ramp or both? Thanks again guys.

[DJD]

The ramp is closer to the spillway and it almaost looks like it's in the back yard of a few homes. I never had a problem with anyone goofing with my truck. We always used 2 wheel drive vehicles but also had small boats.

[artcarney_agr]

I use the ramp where there's a box on the tree asking for money for parking. Usually I find the guy that lives there, chit chat a little, and make sure he knows I'm putting a little extra in his box to thank him for keeping a close eye on my vehicle. He's always been very friendly to me and seems to be from the old school in the fact that he packs a pistol on his hip and if anyone messes with his stuff there'll be heck to pay. I usually venture up there once a year for a canoe trip on the Dix and it's always a great time!

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