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Access Site WV

Put-in - Dunkard Fork Lane/Crow Creek Rd/Majorsville Rd.

Wheeling Creek Dunkard Fork

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

City: WV
County: Marshall
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 39.95363500, -80.52879600
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Location
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Whitewater Run
I(II) Put-in Wheeling Creek - Crow Creek Rd/Majorsville Road to Ohio River, Wheeling, WV
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Whitewater Runs on Wheeling Creek
1 run
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I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
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About This Access Site
Dunkard Fork Lane/Crow Creek Road/Majorsville Road provides a whitewater put-in access point on Wheeling Creek in Marshall County, West Virginia. This is a headwater stream section with a substantial gradient of 18.3 feet per mile, indicating moderate whitewater characteristics suitable for paddlers seeking moving water. The creek drains a 107 square mile watershed and maintains an average flow of approximately 122.57 cubic feet per second with velocities around 1.76 feet per second, suggesting consistent water movement throughout the paddling season.

Paddlers using this access point should be prepared for a medium-gradient whitewater experience. The elevation change of 577 feet across the entire creek system means this upper section likely contains riffles and small rapids typical of Stream Order 4 medium rivers. Water conditions will vary seasonally with higher flows expected during spring snowmelt and after significant rainfall. Kayakers and canoeists should scout conditions before launching and be prepared for the moving current characteristic of this tributary system.

This put-in location serves as a starting point for downstream paddling on Wheeling Creek. Boaters should verify current water levels and weather conditions before launching, as whitewater characteristics can change dramatically with seasonal flow variations. The site's proximity to rural road access suggests a more undeveloped landing area typical of working creek access points in West Virginia.