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Take-out WV

Take Out

Panther Creek - Confluence with Jim's Branch to confluence with Gauley River (WV)

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Gauge Conditions
Gauley River near Craigsville, WV Downstream Primary
Runnable: 13.5 – 16.5 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 the Panther Creek run, where paddlers must carefully navigate the confluence zone with multiple potential hazards. The rapid features braided currents, potential submerged rocks, and rapidly changing water dynamics as the creek meets the Gauley River, requiring precise boat control and situational awareness.
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
3.3 mi
Directions
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Confluence with Jim's Branch to confluence with Gauley River
Panther Creek
III-IV 3.3 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater