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Put-in WV

Put In at Burdette Creek

Meadow (Gauley River trib.) - 1. East Rainelle to Russellville (WV)

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Gauge Conditions
Meadow River at Nallen, WV Downstream Primary
Runnable: 700.0 – 3,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In at Burdette Creek
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Put In at Burdette Creek rapid marks the entry point for this section of the Meadow River, presenting boaters with an initial navigation challenge through a tight, rocky streambed. While specific difficulty ratings are unavailable, paddlers should anticipate potential technical maneuvering around boulder gardens and be prepared for quickly changing water conditions typical of Gauley River tributaries.
Location
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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1. East Rainelle to Russellville
Meadow (Gauley River trib.)
III-IV+(V) 6.1 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater