Access Site
WV
Take Out
City: Alderson, WV
County: Greenbrier
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 37.72427800, -80.63758500
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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
Take-out
Greenbrier River - 08. Fort Spring to Alderson
10 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• 2.80-10.00 ft
Greenbrier River at Alderson, WV
Whitewater Runs on Greenbrier River
10 runs (5 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
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I-II
Take-out at this location
08. Fort Spring to Alderson
6.4 mi
10 ft/mi
I-II(III)
Downstream from here (9.4 mi to put-in)
09. Talcott to Willowood Bridge (WV 3&12)
11.0 mi
10 ft/mi
I-II
Downstream from here (12.9 mi to put-in)
10. Willowood bridge (WV 3&12) to Bellepoint
5.4 mi
10 ft/mi
I-II
Upstream from here (6.6 mi from take-out)
07. Ronceverte to Fort Spring
8.9 mi
10 ft/mi
I(III)
Upstream from here (23.6 mi from take-out)
06. Spring Creek to Anthony
8.7 mi
10 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
The Alderson take-out on the Greenbrier River provides access to one of West Virginia's premier whitewater paddling destinations. Located in Greenbrier County near the town of Alderson, this take-out serves boaters exiting multi-day or day trips on the Greenbrier, a large river system with significant gradient and flow. The Greenbrier River drops over 1,300 feet across its 154-mile length, creating consistent whitewater conditions suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers depending on the specific section and water levels.
The river maintains an average flow of approximately 2,471 cubic feet per second with an average velocity of 2.8 feet per second and a gradient of 8.8 feet per mile. These conditions indicate a dynamic river environment with moderate to strong current throughout much of the paddling season. Water levels and flow can vary significantly based on rainfall and upstream dam releases, affecting both difficulty and safety considerations for different boat types and skill levels.
Paddlers using this take-out should be prepared for a large river system with substantial current and typical whitewater hazards. The location serves as a critical exit point for trips navigating the Greenbrier's upper and middle sections. Local knowledge of current conditions and water levels is strongly recommended before launching, as the Greenbrier's character can change significantly with seasonal variations.
The river maintains an average flow of approximately 2,471 cubic feet per second with an average velocity of 2.8 feet per second and a gradient of 8.8 feet per mile. These conditions indicate a dynamic river environment with moderate to strong current throughout much of the paddling season. Water levels and flow can vary significantly based on rainfall and upstream dam releases, affecting both difficulty and safety considerations for different boat types and skill levels.
Paddlers using this take-out should be prepared for a large river system with substantial current and typical whitewater hazards. The location serves as a critical exit point for trips navigating the Greenbrier's upper and middle sections. Local knowledge of current conditions and water levels is strongly recommended before launching, as the Greenbrier's character can change significantly with seasonal variations.