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Put-in WV

Put In

Potomac, S. Branch - 3. Ruddle near Buffalo Run confluence to US 220 bridge north of Upper Tract · WV

American Whitewater 38.7113, -79.3066

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Gauge Conditions

South Branch Potomac River at Franklin, WV Upstream Primary
Runnable: 2.6 – 4.6 FT
Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Put In
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Description

Put In rapid features a straightforward entry point near the Buffalo Run confluence with minimal technical challenges. The rapid offers a standard put-in location with typical river conditions for this section of the Potomac's South Branch. Paddlers should assess local water levels and standard river hazards before launching.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
8.0 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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3. Ruddle near Buffalo Run confluence to US 220 bridge north of Upper Tract
Potomac, S. Branch
I-II 7.7 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater