Whitewater Run WV Class II-III

1: Fairdale to Arnett

Big Coal River, Marsh Fork

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Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 4.5 – 8.5 FT
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Description
A two mile shorter and slightly less difficult run may be paddled by puting in at the Saxon bridge. A 4.5' minimum reading on the Ashford gauge is for a put-in at Saxon. Boaters will need 5.0'if using a put-in near Fairdale. This run is heavily timbered and strainers are occasionally a problem down to the confluence of Sandlick Creek. It has been clean for the past several years Take-out river left at bridge in Arnett or 100 yards downstream on river right at volunteer fire department. Marsh Fork is considered the mainstem of the Coal River.
Difficulty
Class II-III
Length
6.0 mi
Gradient
60 ft/mi
Rapids
0
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
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