Put In

Big Creek Put In is a whitewater access point located in Summers County, West Virginia on Big Creek, a medium-sized river classified as Stream Order 5. The site provides access to a 24.31-mile section of creek with significant elevation drop of 392 feet total, creating an average gradient of 16.1 feet per mile. With an average flow of 141.81 cubic feet per second and average velocity of 1.82 feet per second, this water body offers whitewater paddling opportunities suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers seeking moving water experience.

The creek features moderate to fast current conditions typical of whitewater rivers in the Appalachian region. Paddlers should be prepared for the gradient and current velocity when planning trips from this put-in location. The drainage area of 174 square miles supports consistent water flow, though conditions can vary seasonally. This section of Big Creek is positioned relatively close to its mouth at approximately 1,273 river miles downstream, indicating it is in the lower-to-middle portion of the creek system.