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Take-out WV

Take Out

Elk River - 2. Elk Springs(fish hatchery) to Bergoo (WV)

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Gauge Conditions
Elk River below Webster Springs, WV Downstream Primary
Runnable: 5.4 – 7.0 FT
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Take Out
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Take Out is a transition rapid marking the end of this river section, characterized by potential debris and scattered rocks that require careful navigation. Paddlers should be prepared for changing water levels and potential hidden obstacles near the river banks, especially during lower flow periods. While not a particularly technical rapid, attentive route-finding is crucial to avoid potential pinning or straining hazards.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Put In Rapid N/A
Put In
0.0 mi
Type
Take-out
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
11.8 mi
Directions
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2. Elk Springs(fish hatchery) to Bergoo
Elk River
II-III+(IV) 12.1 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater