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Put-in WV

Put In

Potomac, North Fork of South Branch - 1. Confluence of Laurel Fork and Straight Fork to Cherry Grove · WV

American Whitewater 38.5705, -79.5701

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Gauge Conditions

N F South Branch Potomac River at Cabins, WV Downstream Primary
Runnable: 1,600.0 – 4,070.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Put In rapid marks the starting point for this river section, featuring a mixed water environment with potential navigational challenges around the initial confluence. Paddlers should carefully assess water levels and potential obstructions near the entry point, as the merging of Laurel Fork and Straight Fork can create variable currents and scattered rock formations.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
6.3 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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1. Confluence of Laurel Fork and Straight Fork to Cherry Grove
Potomac, North Fork of South Branch
II-III 6.2 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater