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Put In is a whitewater access point on Sandy Creek in Barbour County, West Virginia. Sandy Creek is a medium-sized river with a total length of 49 miles and a moderate gradient of 2.9 feet per mile, making it suitable for intermediate paddlers. The creek drops 143 feet in elevation over its course and maintains an average flow of 285 cubic feet per second with an average velocity of 2.02 feet per second, indicating consistent current conditions typical of West Virginia's mountain streams.
The put-in location provides access to a creek system with a drainage area of 389 square miles. Paddlers should be prepared for moving water and potential obstacles common to Appalachian streams. The site is located approximately 74 miles upstream from the creek's mouth, placing it in the upper portion of the watershed. Sandy Creek's Stream Order 5 classification indicates it is a meaningful tributary with sufficient volume for paddling activities.