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Put-in WV

Put In

Potomac, North Fork of South Branch - 6. Hopeville to South Branch Confluence (WV)

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Gauge Conditions
N F South Branch Potomac River at Cabins, WV Downstream Primary
Runnable: 340.0 – 3,110.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Put In rapid marks the entry point for this stretch of the North Fork, with a straightforward initial approach that quickly transitions into a technical navigation challenge. Paddlers should be prepared for potential boulder interactions and variable water levels that can significantly alter the rapid's character, requiring careful route selection and precise maneuvering through potential constriction points.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
6.0 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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6. Hopeville to South Branch Confluence
Potomac, North Fork of South Branch
I-II 6.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater