Take-out - Old Siding Rd. Bridge

Old Siding Road Bridge is a take-out access point on Red Creek in Randolph County, West Virginia. Red Creek is a large river system with significant gradient and flow characteristics that make it suitable for whitewater paddling. The stream order of 6 indicates this is a substantial waterway with an average flow of approximately 991 cubic feet per second and an average velocity of 1.91 feet per second. The location near Old Siding Road Bridge provides river access in a rural area of central West Virginia.

Paddlers using this take-out should be aware that Red Creek has a notable average gradient of 3.8 feet per mile, which contributes to moderate current conditions. The drainage area of 480 square miles indicates a well-developed watershed that can experience significant water level fluctuations depending on rainfall and seasonal conditions. The total elevation drop of 338 feet across the 88-mile length of the creek suggests varying difficulty and flow characteristics along different sections.