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Waterfall WV Class III

First Ledge

Blackwater, North Fork - Rt. 219 to confluence with Blackwater River (WV)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 500.0 – 2,000.0 CFS
Photo
First Ledge
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

The distances for these rapids are a matter of guesswork.

From Bobby Miller:

Starting below the dam at Thomas, the North Fork flows lazily towards the edge of the mountain. The run for the next 3 miles is made up of mostly continuous Class 2 rapids. There is a 6-8 foot ledge underneath a railroad bridge shortly after leaving Thomas that should be scouted.

Location
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
0.3 mi
Directions
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Rt. 219 to confluence with Blackwater River
Blackwater, North Fork
V+ 3.7 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater