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Rapid WV Class V

Gladiator

Glade Creek (Manns Creek tributary) - Babcock State Park to the confluence with Manns Creek (WV)

Gauge Conditions
Primary
Runnable: 1,500.0 – 3,000.0 CFS

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Photo
Gladiator
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
After some fast water you will come to a fast moving, small pool. Take out on the left to scout. This is a three part drop. The first is a 4 ft boof over a large hole into very airated water. Dig in hard to avoid a huge backender. after you pull away from the hole you will see a large curler going around a rock. Brace into it and ride that around. Next will be a horizon line. Boof left off of the 5 ft drop to catch the eddy at the bottom or straight and continue down hill.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
0.6 mi
Directions
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Babcock State Park to the confluence with Manns Creek
Glade Creek (Manns Creek tributary)
V+ 2.7 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater