Access Site
WV
Take Out
City: WV
County: Pocahontas
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 38.33060100, -79.96880300
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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 - 04. Clover Lick to Laurel Run
10 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
04. Clover Lick to Laurel Run
8.5 mi
10 ft/mi
I-II
Take-out at this location
03. Cass to Clover Lick
9.9 mi
15 ft/mi
I-II
Downstream from here (4.7 mi to put-in)
05. Laurel Run to Marlinton
9.3 mi
10 ft/mi
I(III)
Downstream from here (36.9 mi to put-in)
06. Spring Creek to Anthony
8.7 mi
10 ft/mi
I-II
Upstream from here (5.9 mi from take-out)
02. Hosterman to Cass
8.0 mi
15 ft/mi
I-II
Upstream from here (11.8 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 site on the Greenbrier River in Pocahontas County, West Virginia provides access to a significant whitewater paddling destination. The Greenbrier River is a large stream system spanning 153.90 miles with substantial gradient and flow characteristics that make it popular for whitewater recreation. With an average flow of 2471.49 cubic feet per second and a gradient of 8.8 feet per mile, the river offers dynamic paddling conditions suitable for intermediate to advanced boaters.
The take-out location at these coordinates serves paddlers completing whitewater runs on the Greenbrier. The river's stream order classification of 6 indicates a substantial waterway with considerable volume and velocity. Paddlers should be prepared for fast current conditions with average velocities of 2.80 feet per second. The total elevation drop of 826.40 meters across the river system creates engaging whitewater features throughout various sections.
Access to this take-out point allows boaters to complete their paddling trips safely. Paddlers planning to run the Greenbrier should research specific rapid locations and difficulty ratings for their intended section, as conditions vary throughout the river system. Water levels and flow rates are influenced by the 1378 square mile drainage area, so checking current conditions before launching is advisable for trip planning and safety.
The take-out location at these coordinates serves paddlers completing whitewater runs on the Greenbrier. The river's stream order classification of 6 indicates a substantial waterway with considerable volume and velocity. Paddlers should be prepared for fast current conditions with average velocities of 2.80 feet per second. The total elevation drop of 826.40 meters across the river system creates engaging whitewater features throughout various sections.
Access to this take-out point allows boaters to complete their paddling trips safely. Paddlers planning to run the Greenbrier should research specific rapid locations and difficulty ratings for their intended section, as conditions vary throughout the river system. Water levels and flow rates are influenced by the 1378 square mile drainage area, so checking current conditions before launching is advisable for trip planning and safety.