While the distance of the Little Sandy from WV 26 to the Upper Big Sandy is 2.7 miles, there is no access at the confluence. So the run continues for an additional 2.1 miles on the
Upper Big Sandy, to the next river access at the Rockville bridge, for a total of 4.8 miles.
This very pretty run is a good option for those who don't feel up to the
Lower Big Sandy, or those who want a longer run could keep going for the additional 5.3 miles of the Lower Big Sandy. It's mostly a ledgy run, mostly boat-scoutable. The best play is probably at the Upper Big Sandy confluence, where there are plenty of ledges and holes. As noted in the Upper Big Sandy description, the last mile or so above the Rockville bridge is the toughest.
Directions:
Take I-68 to Bruceton Mills. Head South on WV 26. Put in at the bridge crossing the creek, just before Little Sandy Creek Road.
To the Rockville takeout: hang a right onto Little Sandy Creek Road. Follow the road for a couple of miles, and hang a right onto a rutty dirt road just after a triangular grassy parking area. The Rockville takeout is at the bridge. Parking is limited at Rockville, as the Lower Big Sandy is getting more popular each year.