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Put-in WV

Put In

Meadow Creek (New River trib.) - 2. Claypool to New River at Meadow Creek (town) (WV)

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Gauge Conditions
Piney Creek at Raleigh, WV Downstream Primary
Runnable: 3.4 – 5.4 FT
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In rapid marks the starting point for this section of Meadow Creek, featuring a moderate gradient entry with scattered boulder gardens that require precise boat positioning. Paddlers should be prepared to navigate tight technical lines between mid-stream rocks and potential shallow spots, with heightened awareness needed during lower water levels when channel constriction increases hydraulic complexity.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
3.9 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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2. Claypool to New River at Meadow Creek (town)
Meadow Creek (New River trib.)
III-IV 5.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater