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Put-in WV

Put In

American Whitewater 39.3917, -79.6167

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Gauge Conditions

North Branch Potomac River at Steyer, MD Upstream Primary

Runnable: 325.0 – 4,000.0 CFS

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Put In rapid on Saltlick Creek offers a straightforward entry point to the river section, with a relatively clean approach and minimal technical obstacles. Paddlers should be aware of potential boulder clusters near the river's center and maintain a center-left line to avoid potential pinning hazards. While specific difficulty ratings are unavailable, standard whitewater caution and precise maneuvering are recommended.