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Put-in WV

Put In

Cheat, Black Fork - Confluence of Blackwater River and the Dry Fork at Hendricks to the confluence of Shavers Fork at Parsons (WV)

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Gauge Conditions
Cheat River near Parsons, WV Downstream Primary
Runnable: 3.0 – 8.0 FT
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Put In rapid marks the start of the Cheat River's Black Fork section, offering boaters an immediate entry point into the river's challenging flow. While specific details are limited, paddlers should be prepared for potential navigational challenges at the confluence of the Blackwater River and Dry Fork, with careful attention to water levels and potential submerged obstacles.
Location

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Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
3.6 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Confluence of Blackwater River and the Dry Fork at Hendricks to the confluence of Shavers Fork at Parsons
Cheat, Black Fork
II 3.6 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater