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Playspot WV Class II

Brooks Play wave - Brooks Falls Roadside Park

New - 10. Bluestone Dam to Sandstone (WV)

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Gauge Conditions

New River at Hinton, WV Upstream Primary

Runnable: 1.4 – 5.0 FT

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Brooks Play wave - Brooks Falls Roadside Park

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

This is a fairly good park and play spot called "Brooks Play wave" at the Brooks Falls Roadside Park on river left on River Road going toward Sandstone Falls. Video of surf. Surfable down to 2.5'. Ideal at 7,500 - 10,000 CFS, 2.7' - 3.6'. Ends possible at 8,500 - 10,000 CFS, 3.3' - 3.6' (in short boat).