Access Site
WV
Take Out
City: WV
County: Pocahontas
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 38.39550000, -79.91339900
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
I-II
Put-in
Greenbrier River - 03. Cass to Clover Lick
15 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• 4.00-8.50 ft
Greenbrier River at Buckeye, WV
Whitewater Runs on Greenbrier River
10 runs (6 nearby)Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I-II
Put-in at this location
03. Cass to Clover Lick
9.9 mi
15 ft/mi
I-II
Take-out at this location
02. Hosterman to Cass
8.0 mi
15 ft/mi
I-II
Downstream from here (5.9 mi to put-in)
04. Clover Lick to Laurel Run
8.5 mi
10 ft/mi
I-II
Downstream from here (10.6 mi to put-in)
05. Laurel Run to Marlinton
9.3 mi
10 ft/mi
I(III)
Downstream from here (42.7 mi to put-in)
06. Spring Creek to Anthony
8.7 mi
10 ft/mi
I-II
Upstream from here (6.0 mi from take-out)
01. Durbin to Hosterman
8.5 mi
20 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
This take-out access point on the Greenbrier River in Pocahontas County serves paddlers completing whitewater runs on one of West Virginia's premier river corridors. The Greenbrier River is a large river system with significant gradient and flow, dropping 1348 feet over its 153.9-mile length. With an average gradient of 8.8 feet per mile and average flows around 2471 cubic feet per second, this river offers intermediate to advanced whitewater paddling opportunities depending on the specific section and water levels.
Paddlers using this take-out should be prepared for moderate to strong current conditions, as the river's average velocity of 2.8 feet per second and substantial drainage area of 1378 square miles indicate consistent water movement. The location in Pocahontas County places this access point in the scenic mountain terrain of central West Virginia, in a region known for its wild and scenic river qualities. Boaters should check current water conditions and weather before attempting any section of the Greenbrier River, as water levels and flow rates can change significantly with rainfall and seasonal variation.
As a dedicated take-out point, this site is specifically designed for paddlers exiting the river after completing their run. Proper planning of your shuttle and understanding the river section above this access point are essential for a safe and enjoyable paddling experience.
Paddlers using this take-out should be prepared for moderate to strong current conditions, as the river's average velocity of 2.8 feet per second and substantial drainage area of 1378 square miles indicate consistent water movement. The location in Pocahontas County places this access point in the scenic mountain terrain of central West Virginia, in a region known for its wild and scenic river qualities. Boaters should check current water conditions and weather before attempting any section of the Greenbrier River, as water levels and flow rates can change significantly with rainfall and seasonal variation.
As a dedicated take-out point, this site is specifically designed for paddlers exiting the river after completing their run. Proper planning of your shuttle and understanding the river section above this access point are essential for a safe and enjoyable paddling experience.