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Take-out WV

Take Out

Laurel Creek (New River trib. below Hawks Nest) - Beckwith to New River at Cotton Hill bridge (WV 16) (WV)

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Gauge Conditions
Piney Creek at Raleigh, WV Upstream Primary
Runnable: 4.0 – 6.0 FT
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Take Out
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Take Out rapid marks the end of the Laurel Creek run, transitioning paddlers from the creek's technical rapids to the confluence with the New River. The rapid features a narrow exit channel with potential for pin hazards on mid-stream rocks, requiring precise boat positioning and careful route selection. Paddlers should be prepared for a potentially shallow approach and potential undercut formations near the river bank.
Location

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Put In Rapid N/A
Put In
0.0 mi
Type
Take-out
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
1.5 mi
Directions
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Beckwith to New River at Cotton Hill bridge (WV 16)
Laurel Creek (New River trib. below Hawks Nest)
IV-V(V+) 2.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater