Whitewater Run WV Class IV

2. Big Springs Gap to Cheat River, Dry Fork

Otter Creek

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Gauge Conditions
Dry Fork at Hendricks, WV Downstream Primary
Runnable: 3,000.0 – 20,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
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Description
This run is downhill all the way, fast and furious. It alternates between continuous small rapids and steep, blind boulder drops. Most of the boulder drops can be boat scouted. Make sure you keep an eye out for downed trees that frequent this stretch of stream. Most of all, enjoy!
Difficulty
Class IV
Length
2.7 mi
Gradient
85 ft/mi
max 100
Rapids
0
Access Points
Put-in
39.0414, -79.6508
Take-out
39.0425, -79.6084
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater