Wilson Cove to WV 55 bridge near the confluence of Lost River
Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 80.0 – 500.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
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Description
Waites Run is a microcreek flowing out of George Washington National Forest near Wardensville, WV. It will only have water after prolonged wet periods and is extremely difficult to catch up. The uppermost part of this run is believed to be Class III-IV. It appears to ease up a bit downstream, but shouldn't be taken lightly because it is so small. Several strainers were noted during a December, 2002 scouting trip.
Lat/longitude coords are approximate, from TopoZone.
Difficulty
Class II-IV
Length
7.4 mi
Rapids
0
Access Points
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
American Whitewater