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Put-in VA

Put In - US 50 - near Gore VA

Back Creek (Potomac trib) - 2. Route 50 (Gore) to De Haven (Route 671) (VA)

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Gauge Conditions
Back Creek near Jones Springs, WV Downstream Primary
Runnable: 200.0 – 5,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In - US 50 - near Gore VA
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In rapid on Back Creek presents tight technical lines through a boulder-strewn section with potential for pinning and boat damage. Multiple narrow channels require precise boat positioning, with blind drops and potential underwater obstacles demanding careful scouting and skilled navigation. Paddlers should assess water levels and scout thoroughly, as route-finding and precise maneuvering are critical to safely passing through this complex rapid.
Location
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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2. Route 50 (Gore) to De Haven (Route 671)
Back Creek (Potomac trib)
I 13.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater