Take Out - Rio at WV 29 bridge

This take-out site on the North River at the WV 29 bridge in Hampshire County provides access to a medium-sized river with significant whitewater characteristics. The North River is a stream order 5 waterway with an average gradient of 5.2 feet per mile and moderate flow averaging 252 cubic feet per second, making it suitable for whitewater paddling and recreation. The take-out location allows paddlers to exit near the WV 29 crossing, which can serve as a convenient endpoint for multi-day or section paddling trips on this waterway.

The North River drains a 373 square mile watershed and features a total elevation drop of 548 feet over its 106-mile length. With an average velocity of 2.08 feet per second, paddlers should expect moving water conditions typical of a medium river. This site's position as a take-out point makes it particularly valuable for trip planning, allowing boaters to time their runs and avoid paddling further downstream than intended.