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Take-out WV

Take Out

Elk River, Back Fork - 3. Big Sycamore (Breece) to Webster Springs (WV)

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Gauge Conditions
Elk River below Webster Springs, WV Downstream Primary
Runnable: 5.0 – 7.0 FT
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Take Out
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Take Out rapid marks the end of the Big Sycamore section, presenting paddlers with a complex exit point that requires careful navigation through scattered rocks and potential shallow spots. While not technically challenging, the rapid demands attentive boat positioning to avoid pinning hazards and ensure a clean approach to the takeout area.
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
5.8 mi
Directions
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3. Big Sycamore (Breece) to Webster Springs
Elk River, Back Fork
II+ 5.3 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater