Take Out

This take-out access point on the Little Kanawha River serves paddlers finishing whitewater runs on a significant West Virginia stream. The Little Kanawha is a large river by stream classification standards with a drainage area of 2,310 square miles and an average flow of over 3,200 cubic feet per second. The site is located in Lewis County at an elevation of approximately 177 meters, positioned downstream from the river's headwaters in the Appalachian highlands.

The river characteristics at this take-out location reflect a stream with substantial gradient and current. With an average slope of 10.4 feet per mile and velocity of 2.29 feet per second, paddlers should expect moderate to fast-moving water typical of whitewater sections in this region. The 1,785-foot total elevation drop across the river's 172-mile length indicates consistent downslope conditions throughout the watershed. The take-out location provides access to a large river system that eventually flows 1,935 miles to its confluence.

Boaters using this access point should be prepared for the water conditions typical of a flowing river in the Appalachian region. The site serves as an exit point for paddlers running sections of the Little Kanawha and should be approached with appropriate skill and equipment for whitewater conditions.