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Rapid WV

Cliffside

Gauley - 9 Woods Ferry to Swiss (WV)

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Gauge Conditions
Gauley River above Belva, WV Downstream Primary
Runnable: 750.0 – 15,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Cliffside
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Cliffside is a technical Class V rapid with a narrow, boulder-strewn entry that funnels paddlers toward a powerful hydraulic on river right. The rapid requires precise boat positioning to avoid undercut rocks and a potentially recirculating hole that can easily flip or trap boats, demanding expert-level line selection and aggressive paddling.
Location
Type
Rapid
Mile Marker
9.2 mi
Directions
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9 Woods Ferry to Swiss
Gauley
III-IV(V) 14.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater