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Put-in WV

Put In

Paint Creek - 3. Westerly (former coal yard) to Burnwell (WV)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 12.7 – 14.2 FT
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In rapid marks the start of the Paint Creek run, offering paddlers an immediate entry point with potential for technical maneuvering around initial rock formations. While specific details are limited, local boaters recommend carefully assessing water levels and potential debris near the former coal yard launch area. Visibility and reading the current will be critical in successfully navigating this initial section of the river.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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3. Westerly (former coal yard) to Burnwell
Paint Creek
II-IV 6.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater