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Put-in WV

Put In

Big Coal River, Clear Fork - 1: Clear Creek to Ameagle (WV)

Monitor this Rapid

Gauge Conditions

Clear Fork at Whitesville, WV Downstream Primary

Runnable: 14.5 – 16.5 FT

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Put In is the initial access point for the Clear Fork section, featuring a moderate entry with some scattered rock gardens and potential pin hazards. Paddlers should carefully scout the initial drop and be prepared for potential shallow water conditions, particularly during low flow periods. The rapid serves as a critical launch zone for navigating the subsequent river segments of the Big Coal River.