Whitewater Run WV Class III-IV+(V)

1. East Rainelle to Russellville

American Whitewater
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Gauge Conditions
Meadow River at Nallen, WV Downstream Primary
Runnable: 700.0 – 3,000.0 CFS
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Description
Putin: (Burdette Putin info) From The takeoput at the Russelville Trailhead, drive 5.2 miles north-east on Quinwood Nutterville Rd. Take a right on Hurricaine ridge road (sometimes rough gravel) for 3.7 miles until you can see the river on the right and there is a small pullout and road to walk down to the river. Takeout: Just above the bridge on Nutterwood Road which is just off WV 41. There is now a new parking area (2023) for the meadow river rail trail (Russelville trailhead) on river right before you get the the bridge. Note: One option to bike/run the shuttle involves less than 6 miles on the freshly done (2023) beautiful Meadow river rail trail (https://meadowriverrailtrail.com/) that overlooks the river for several miles.
Difficulty
Class III-IV+(V)
Length
6.1 mi
Gradient
32 ft/mi
max 64
Rapids
0
Shuttle Info
To get to the Burdette Creek access on river right (just below the railroad trestle and the start of the whitewater), drive upstream from the takeout on Quinwood/Nutterville Rd. (CR2, paved).  Turn right on Hurricane Ridge road (gravel, well marked).  Avoid the two right turns with Weyerhauser signs/gates, and look for a sharp right that descends steeply to the river.  20 minutes one way.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Current Conditions
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