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Access Site WV

Take Out

Hominy Creek • Gauley River

Source: american_whitewater Updated 5 months ago

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City: WV
County: Nicholas
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 38.23576000, -80.83813500
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
II-IV Take-out Hominy Creek - Hominy Falls to Mt. Nebo
54 ft/mi
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Hominy Creek
1 run
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
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Downstream from here Upstream from here
II-IV Take-out at this location Hominy Falls to Mt. Nebo
13.7 mi 54 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Hominy Creek is a medium-sized river in Nicholas County, West Virginia, spanning 73.5 miles with a total elevation drop of 484 feet. This take-out location is positioned on a stream with an average flow of 324 cubic feet per second and an average gradient of 6.6 feet per mile, making it suitable for paddlers looking to complete a whitewater section. The site sits at approximately 179 meters elevation in the lower portion of the watershed, approximately 1158 miles from the ultimate river mouth. With a drainage area of 411 square miles, Hominy Creek maintains consistent water flow that supports recreational paddling activities throughout much of the year.