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Mason Branch Access is a whitewater put-in on the Gauley River in Nicholas County, West Virginia. The Gauley River is a premier whitewater destination in the region, known for its technical rapids and scenic gorge. This access point serves paddlers looking to run sections of the river, particularly during scheduled water releases from Summersville Lake Dam that create ideal paddling conditions. The site provides entry to one of West Virginia's most popular whitewater rivers, attracting kayakers and canoeists from throughout the region.