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Rapid WV Class III

Junkyard

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
Junkyard
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Junkyard is a technical Class III rapid characterized by a series of large, offset rocks creating complex hydraulics and multiple potential routes. Paddlers must carefully navigate between sharp-edged boulders and potential pour-over holes, with the primary line requiring precise boat positioning and momentum to avoid getting pinned or sideways in the rocky constriction.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
4.0 mi
Directions
Navigate
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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