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Rapid WV Class V

Goliath

Glade Creek (Manns Creek tributary) - Babcock State Park to the confluence with Manns Creek (WV)

Gauge Conditions
Primary
Runnable: 1,500.0 – 3,000.0 CFS

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Photo
Goliath
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Goliath is a notorious Class V drop with a technical, boulder-choked entry that funnels into a powerful hydraulic at the bottom of the rapid. Paddlers must navigate a tight, technical line through multiple offset rocks and a steep gradient, with serious consequences for missed moves that could result in a violent recirculation or pin potential. The rapid demands precise boat positioning, strong river-reading skills, and the ability to execute critical moves in a high-consequence environment.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
1.5 mi
Directions
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Babcock State Park to the confluence with Manns Creek
Glade Creek (Manns Creek tributary)
V+ 2.7 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater