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Rapid WV Class IV+

Z Falls

Blackwater - 1. Below Blackwater Falls to North Fork Confluence (WV)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 250.0 – 550.0 CFS

Zone Dogg swears 200 is a good level and its been done lower, but its manky creeking. above 275 is ideal. Low water also exposes several pin rocks and sieves

Photo
Z Falls
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Soon, you will reach Z Falls, which is recognized by a pool above a good horizon line. Go to the left of the triangle rock at the top and boof off a 6-8-foot ledge. After landing, I zig zag around some small drops with grabby holes in the center. Some are boofable, but generally your looking for green tongues. The rapids remain steep with lots of cool boofs and slots for the next 1/4 mile.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV+
Mile Marker
0.4 mi
Directions
View Full Run
1. Below Blackwater Falls to North Fork Confluence
Blackwater
V+ 2.5 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater