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Access Site WV

Put In

Laurel Creek

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

City: WV
County: Nicholas
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 38.16730100, -80.59850300
Air Temp: --
Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Run
III+(V) Put-in Laurel Creek (Cherry trib) - Jetsville (CR 39/14) to Fenwick (Cherry confluence)
75 ft/mi
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Current Conditions
-- • 180.00-450.00 cfs
Laurel Creek near Fenwick, WV
About This Access Site
Put In is a whitewater access point located on Laurel Creek, a tributary of the Cherry River in Nicholas County, West Virginia. This site serves as a put-in location for paddlers looking to access the creek's whitewater sections. The exact nature of the launch facility and available amenities at this specific site cannot be determined from the provided information, so paddlers should contact local outfitters or the Nicholas County Parks and Recreation office for current details about parking, facilities, and water conditions before planning a trip.

Laurel Creek offers whitewater paddling opportunities typical of West Virginia's tributary systems. Given its designation as a whitewater put-in rather than a general access point, this location likely serves kayakers and canoeists seeking to run the creek's rapids and moving water. Water levels and paddling conditions can vary significantly with seasonal rainfall and recent weather patterns, so checking current conditions beforehand is strongly recommended.