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Put-in WV

Put In

Buffalo Creek (Elk trib) - 2. Cressmont to Clay (WV)

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Gauge Conditions
Elk River below Webster Springs, WV Upstream Primary
Runnable: 6.2 – 9.0 FT
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In rapid marks the starting point for the Buffalo Creek run, offering a straightforward entry into the river with minimal technical complexity. Paddlers should be aware of potential debris or low water conditions that could impact boat navigation at this initial section, though specific hazards are not prominently documented.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
8.3 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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2. Cressmont to Clay
Buffalo Creek (Elk trib)
I-II 9.1 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater