Whitewater Run WV Class I-II

2. Cressmont to Clay

Buffalo Creek (Elk trib)

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Runnable: 6.2 – 9.0 FT
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Description
There is a large concrete culvert bridge shortly below the confluence of Lilly Fork and about one mile from the confluence of the Elk River. The river-left vehicle approach to this bridge has been washed out and there is a twisty 4-5 foot drop among the boulders with no danger of rebar. This is also a suitable take-out since the scenery and gradient downstream to Clay is minimal.
Difficulty
Class I-II
Length
9.1 mi
Gradient
15 ft/mi
max 20
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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