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Put-in WV

Put-in - Swinging Bridge Rd.

Back Creek (Potomac trib.) - 4. Swinging Bridge Rd. to WV 9 (WV)

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Gauge Conditions
Back Creek near Jones Springs, WV Upstream Primary
Runnable: 200.0 – 6,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put-in - Swinging Bridge Rd.
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put-in rapid at Swinging Bridge Rd. features a technical boulder garden with multiple potential lines requiring precise maneuvering between exposed rocks. Paddlers should be prepared for tight technical moves and potential pin hazards, with the most direct route requiring careful route selection to avoid sharp-edged mid-stream boulders.
Location
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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4. Swinging Bridge Rd. to WV 9
Back Creek (Potomac trib.)
I(II) 10.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater