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Put-in WV

Put In

Big Coal River, Marsh Fork - 1: Fairdale to Arnett (WV)

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Gauge Conditions
Big Coal River at Ashford, WV Downstream Primary
Runnable: 4.5 – 8.5 FT
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In rapid marks the entry point for this section of the Big Coal River, presenting paddlers with an initial navigational challenge through a scattered rock garden. The rapid requires careful boat positioning and precise maneuvering to avoid potential pin spots and submerged obstacles. Paddlers should scout the entry carefully and be prepared for potential route adjustments depending on current water levels.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
8.5 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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1: Fairdale to Arnett
Big Coal River, Marsh Fork
II-III 6.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater