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This is a take-out access point on the Cheat River at Laurel Fork in Tucker County, West Virginia. Located at the coordinates 38.98860200, -79.53279900, this site serves as an exit point for whitewater paddlers completing runs on this popular West Virginia waterway. The Cheat River system is known for its whitewater sections that attract kayakers and canoeists of varying skill levels depending on water levels and the specific section being paddled.
As a take-out location, this site provides paddlers with a place to exit the water and conclude their paddling trip. The Laurel Fork area offers access to sections of the Cheat River that are utilized by the paddling community throughout the year. Water conditions and difficulty vary seasonally with spring typically offering higher water levels and more challenging paddling conditions.