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Access Site WV

Put In

Buckhannon, Left Fork of the Right Fork River

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

City: WV
County: Randolph
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 38.70510100, -80.20159900
Air Temp: --
Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Run
II-III Put-in Buckhannon, Left Fork of the Right Fork - Helvetia to Newlonton
50 ft/mi
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Current Conditions
-- • 115.00-1500.00 cfs
Sand Run near Buckhannon, WV
About This Access Site
Put In is a whitewater access point located on the Left Fork of the Right Fork of the Buckhannon River in Randolph County, West Virginia. This is a put-in spot designed for paddlers launching into whitewater sections of the river. The site provides access to a popular stretch of West Virginia's whitewater paddling areas, which are known for offering a variety of difficulty levels depending on water conditions and flow rates.

As a whitewater put-in, this location is primarily suited for kayakers and canoeists looking to paddle downstream. The Buckhannon River system offers scenic paddling through the Appalachian region with features typical of West Virginia's mountain streams. Water conditions can vary seasonally and after rainfall, so paddlers should check current flow rates and conditions before launching. This area is part of West Virginia's network of whitewater paddling destinations that attract both recreational and experienced paddlers.