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Rapid WV Class III

Laurel Creek Rapid

Tygart Valley - 5. Above Arden to Big Cove Run (WV)

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Gauge Conditions
Tygart Valley River at Philippi, WV Upstream Primary
Runnable: 800.0 – 10,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Description
The Tygart now bends left and Laurel Creek enters from the right giving the next rapid its name. Laurel Creek Rapid (CL III) is a long, open tumbledown with many routes available to the adventurous. Several pourovers lie 1/2 way down and create catch-on-the-fly pops and squirts at certain levels. The pool below this rapid contains an easy takeout for those not prepared for class-IV water.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
2.0 mi
Directions
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5. Above Arden to Big Cove Run
Tygart Valley
III-V 6.7 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater