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Put-in WV

Put In

Elk River, Old Field Fork - Confluence of Crooked Fork to Slaty Fork(town) (WV)

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Gauge Conditions
Elk River below Webster Springs, WV Downstream Primary
Runnable: 7.5 – 10.0 FT
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In rapid marks the beginning of the run at the confluence, offering paddlers an immediate introduction to the river's character with its mix of technical boulder garden and initial water volume. Navigating the rapid requires careful boat positioning and reading water, as scattered midstream rocks and potential shifting channels demand precise line selection and quick maneuvering.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
8.2 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
Navigate
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Confluence of Crooked Fork to Slaty Fork(town)
Elk River, Old Field Fork
I-III 8.4 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater