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The Clendenin access point is a newly improved public boat ramp located at Virginia Avenue in Clendenin, Kanawha County, offering convenient access to the lower Elk River. This modern facility includes a paved ramp, parking area, and lighting for dawn and dusk launches. The access is situated at the northernmost end of town, making it an excellent takeout point for paddlers floating downstream from Queen Shoals or an ideal starting point for downstream trips.
The Elk River at this location is a large, powerful waterway with an average flow of approximately 2,758 cubic feet per second and an average current velocity of 4.17 feet per second. With a 12-foot-per-mile average gradient, the river here moves steadily but is generally manageable for intermediate paddlers and motorboats. The ramp was completed as part of the WVDNR's comprehensive improvement project that established six new public access points on the lower Elk River, enhancing recreational opportunities for kayakers, canoeists, and boaters throughout the region.