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Put-in WV

Put In

Elk River - 2. Elk Springs(fish hatchery) to Bergoo (WV)

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Gauge Conditions
Elk River below Webster Springs, WV Downstream Primary
Runnable: 5.4 – 7.0 FT
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Put In rapid marks the starting point for the Elk River run, featuring a relatively straightforward entry with potential shallow rock gardens that require careful boat positioning. Paddlers should scout the initial section for any submerged obstacles and be prepared to navigate around or through tight spaces between rocks, maintaining momentum through the initial drop.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
11.8 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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2. Elk Springs(fish hatchery) to Bergoo
Elk River
II-III+(IV) 12.1 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater