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Put-in WV

Put In

Elsey Run - from county road to Cheat River (WV)

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Gauge Conditions
Cheat River at Albright, WV Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In rapid serves as the entry point for Elsey Run, marking the start of a challenging descent into the Cheat River. The rapid features a tight initial entry with potential pinning hazards among scattered rocks, requiring precise boat positioning and quick maneuvering. Paddlers should carefully scout the entry and be prepared for potential obstructions that can change with varying water levels.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
3.4 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
Navigate
View Full Run
from county road to Cheat River
Elsey Run
V+ 4.3 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater