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Rapid WV Class IV

Lower Keeney

New - 14. Cunard to Fayette Station (WV)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
New River at Thurmond, WV Upstream Primary
Runnable: 500.0 – 15,250.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Lower Keeney
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

This rapid can be a bit difficult to scout, but it can be done. The best line is to stay in the flow that is going down the left hand side. Stay in the middle of that flow and float along with right-hand boat angle. As soon as you can see down the rapid you will see a large curler wave that breaks to the left. You do NOT want this wave to take you that direction, as it takes you to a large rock called Washup Rock and a seive called The Juicer -- a bad place to be! Paddle hard to the right and punch the breaking wave, then ride the rollercoaster to the bottom. Catch the large eddy on the right to set up for surfing at Lollygag!

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
3.2 mi
Directions
Navigate
View Full Run
14. Cunard to Fayette Station
New
III-IV 6.9 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater