Access Site
WV
Take Out
City: WV
County: Braxton
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 38.77330000, -80.55079700
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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
IV
Put-in
Little Kanawha River - 3. at Falls Mill
Current Conditions
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• 5.50-7.50 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:
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IV
Put-in at this location
3. at Falls Mill
0.1 mi
I-III
This location is on this run
1. Holly Grove to Arlington
36.3 mi
30 ft/mi
III-V
Upstream from here (9.7 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 access point on the Little Kanawha River in Braxton County serves as an exit point for paddlers completing whitewater trips on this significant West Virginia river system. The Little Kanawha River is a large stream system with a total length of nearly 172 miles, featuring a substantial elevation drop of 1,785 feet that creates dynamic water conditions throughout its course. With an average flow of over 3,200 cubic feet per second and a gradient averaging 10.4 feet per mile, this river presents genuine whitewater characteristics suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers.
The take-out location is positioned on a stream order 7 river, indicating a large, well-developed waterway with significant volume and current. Paddlers should expect a fast current with an average velocity of 2.29 feet per second. The high average gradient and substantial flow make this a serious paddling destination where water conditions can vary significantly with seasonal runoff and recent rainfall. The drainage area of 2,310 square miles means the river responds quickly to weather changes in the upper watershed.
The take-out location is positioned on a stream order 7 river, indicating a large, well-developed waterway with significant volume and current. Paddlers should expect a fast current with an average velocity of 2.29 feet per second. The high average gradient and substantial flow make this a serious paddling destination where water conditions can vary significantly with seasonal runoff and recent rainfall. The drainage area of 2,310 square miles means the river responds quickly to weather changes in the upper watershed.