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Access Site WV

Put In #2 - Muddy Creek

Cheat River

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

City: WV
County: Preston
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 39.51135300, -79.64733800
Air Temp: --
Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Run
III-IV Put-in Cheat - 2. (Canyon) Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge
25 ft/mi
View Run
Current Conditions
-- • 11.00-15.00 ft
Cheat River at Albright, WV
About This Access Site
Put In #2 - Muddy Creek is a whitewater access point located on the Cheat River in Preston County, West Virginia. This put-in serves as a starting point for paddlers looking to run whitewater sections of the Cheat River system. The site is situated in the northern part of West Virginia's mountain region, which is known for reliable water flows and scenic whitewater paddling opportunities.

As a whitewater put-in on Muddy Creek, this access point is primarily suited for kayakers and canoeists with whitewater experience. Paddlers using this site should be prepared for the characteristics typical of Appalachian whitewater rivers, which can include varying water levels and current conditions depending on seasonal rainfall and dam releases. The location's coordinates place it in a rural area of Preston County, so paddlers should plan accordingly for amenities and services.