Access Site
WV
Take Out
City: WV
County: Braxton
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 38.81611300, -80.59527600
Air Temp: --
Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
I-III
Take-out
Little Kanawha River - 1. Holly Grove to Arlington
30 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• 6.00-8.00 ft
Little Kanawha River near Wildcat, WV
Whitewater Runs on Little Kanawha River
3 runsDifficulty 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-III
Take-out at this location
1. Holly Grove to Arlington
36.3 mi
30 ft/mi
IV
Upstream from here (4.1 mi from take-out)
3. at Falls Mill
0.1 mi
III-V
Upstream from here (13.2 mi from take-out)
2. Arlington to Ingo
5.2 mi
75 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
This take-out point on the Little Kanawha River serves paddlers completing whitewater runs in Braxton County, West Virginia. The Little Kanawha River is a large stream system with significant flow averaging over 3200 cubic feet per second and a notable gradient of 10.4 feet per mile, indicating substantial current and whitewater character. The river drains 2310 square miles and features a total elevation drop of 1785 feet across its 171.92-mile length, making it an established whitewater destination in the region.
Paddlers using this take-out should be prepared for fast-moving water with an average velocity of 2.29 feet per second and the associated hazards of whitewater paddling. The high drainage area and consistent flow suggest reliable water levels for whitewater activities. Given the river's size and gradient profile, this take-out is primarily suited for kayakers and canoeists with whitewater experience rather than beginner paddlers.
The take-out location in Braxton County provides access to the lower sections of this substantial river system. Boaters should plan accordingly for the current conditions and bring appropriate safety gear for whitewater paddling. Contact local paddling outfitters or the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources for specific details about parking facilities, amenities, and current access conditions at this particular site.
Paddlers using this take-out should be prepared for fast-moving water with an average velocity of 2.29 feet per second and the associated hazards of whitewater paddling. The high drainage area and consistent flow suggest reliable water levels for whitewater activities. Given the river's size and gradient profile, this take-out is primarily suited for kayakers and canoeists with whitewater experience rather than beginner paddlers.
The take-out location in Braxton County provides access to the lower sections of this substantial river system. Boaters should plan accordingly for the current conditions and bring appropriate safety gear for whitewater paddling. Contact local paddling outfitters or the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources for specific details about parking facilities, amenities, and current access conditions at this particular site.