Access Site
WV
Take Out
City: WV
County: Raleigh
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 37.85944400, -81.46416500
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Clear Fork at Whitesville, WV
8.1 mi away
Piney Creek at Raleigh, WV
17.9 mi away
Guyandotte River at Pineville, WV
19.6 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
III-IV
Put-in
Big Coal River, Marsh Fork - 3: Dry Creek to Sundial (Pettry Bottom)
65 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• 900.00-4000.00 cfs
Big Coal River at Ashford, WV
About This Access Site
This is a take-out access point on the Big Coal River at Marsh Fork in Raleigh County, West Virginia. As a designated take-out location, this site is primarily used by paddlers completing whitewater runs on the Big Coal River. The Marsh Fork area is known for its whitewater paddling opportunities, making this a functional egress point for boaters finishing their trips downstream. The site's location in the Appalachian region provides access to one of West Virginia's classic whitewater paddling areas.
Paddlers using this take-out should be aware that Big Coal River whitewater sections typically feature moving current and technical features characteristic of Appalachian streams. Water levels and conditions can vary seasonally, which affects difficulty and safety. As with any whitewater take-out, users should verify current water conditions and check for any access restrictions or updates before planning their trip.
Paddlers using this take-out should be aware that Big Coal River whitewater sections typically feature moving current and technical features characteristic of Appalachian streams. Water levels and conditions can vary seasonally, which affects difficulty and safety. As with any whitewater take-out, users should verify current water conditions and check for any access restrictions or updates before planning their trip.