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Put In is a whitewater put-in access point on the Big Coal River in Raleigh County, West Virginia. The Big Coal River is a large river system with a stream order of 6, spanning 39.76 miles with a total elevation drop of 228 feet. The average gradient of 5.7 feet per mile and average flow of 634.81 cubic feet per second indicate this is a river with moderate to significant current suitable for whitewater paddling. The access point is located at coordinates 37.96960000, -81.53020000 in the lower portions of the river system.
Paddlers using this put-in should be prepared for moving water conditions with an average velocity of 2.14 feet per second. The Big Coal River drains a 446 square mile watershed, making it a substantial waterway. This site serves as a launching point for kayakers and canoeists interested in whitewater recreation. The river's characteristics suggest intermediate to advanced paddling skills would be beneficial, depending on water levels and specific sections being paddled.