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Put-in WV

Put In

Sovern Run - Co. Rd. 14-3 to Rockville · WV

American Whitewater 39.6103, -79.7073

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Gauge Conditions

Big Sandy Creek at Rockville, WV Downstream Primary
Runnable: 8.0 – 12.0 FT
Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Put In
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Description

Put In rapid on Sovern Run presents a technical entry point for the river section, with multiple boulder-choked channels requiring precise navigation and quick maneuvering. Paddlers should be prepared for potential undercut rocks and shifting water levels that can dramatically change the rapid's character, making careful scouting and route selection critical for safe passage.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
0.8 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Co. Rd. 14-3 to Rockville
Sovern Run
IV-V 0.8 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater