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Access Site WV

Talcott

Greenbrier River • Howard Creek

Source: west_virginia_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

City: Talcott, WV

County: Summers County

Type: Boat Ramp

Location: 37.64953276, -80.75110476

19025 Doc Fox Rd, Talcott, WV 24981, USA

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Location

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Nearby Gauge Conditions

Greenbrier River at Hilldale, WV Same River 3 mi away

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Greenbrier River at Alderson, WV Same River 7.9 mi away

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Real-time data from USGS Water Services

Whitewater Run

I-II(III) Put-in Greenbrier River - 09. Talcott to Willowood Bridge (WV 3&12)

10 ft/mi

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Current Conditions

-- • 1.50-12.50 ft

Greenbrier River at Hilldale, WV

Whitewater Runs on Greenbrier River

10 runs (5 nearby)

Difficulty Classes

I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable

Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here

I-II(III) Put-in at this location 09. Talcott to Willowood Bridge (WV 3&12)

11.0 mi 10 ft/mi

I-II Downstream from here (3.8 mi to put-in) 10. Willowood bridge (WV 3&12) to Bellepoint

5.4 mi 10 ft/mi

I-II Upstream from here (9.3 mi from take-out) 08. Fort Spring to Alderson

6.4 mi 10 ft/mi

I-II Upstream from here (15.8 mi from take-out) 07. Ronceverte to Fort Spring

8.9 mi 10 ft/mi

I(III) Upstream from here (32.9 mi from take-out) 06. Spring Creek to Anthony

8.7 mi 10 ft/mi

These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.

I-II 60 mi away 05. Laurel Run to Marlinton

9.3 mi 10 ft/mi

I-II 67 mi away 04. Clover Lick to Laurel Run

8.5 mi 10 ft/mi

I-II 72 mi away 03. Cass to Clover Lick

9.9 mi 15 ft/mi

I-II 77 mi away 02. Hosterman to Cass

8.0 mi 15 ft/mi

I-II 83 mi away 01. Durbin to Hosterman

8.5 mi 20 ft/mi

Whitewater data from American Whitewater

About This Access Site

The Talcott public access point provides a convenient boat ramp and put-in/take-out location on the Greenbrier River in Summers County. This WVDNR-maintained site is ideal for kayakers, canoeists, and small motorboats looking to access the river. The site features a boat ramp suitable for launching various watercraft, making it a practical launching point for paddling trips on the Greenbrier.

The Greenbrier River at this location typically ranges from 3.5 to 8.4 feet in water level, which affects paddling conditions and difficulty. Talcott serves as a take-out point for paddlers coming downstream from Alderson Mini-park, roughly 5 miles upriver. The site benefits from its proximity to several notable recreation areas, including the scenic Bluestone National Scenic River and Bluestone Lake, expanding options for water recreation in the region.

Before visiting, check current river levels via the USGS Greenbrier River gauge and contact WVDNR for any specific information about amenities, parking, or seasonal conditions at this access point.

Nearby Recreation Areas

Bluestone National Scenic River Located within

Bluestone Lake Located within