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Take-out WV

Take Out

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

American Whitewater 38.6372, -79.5208

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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

Take Out
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Take Out rapid marks the end of this challenging river section, requiring careful navigation through a tight, technical stretch with potential for undercut rocks and shifting water flow. Paddlers should be prepared for potential hydraulics near the confluence and maintain situational awareness of potential pinning hazards in the narrow channel.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Put In Rapid N/A
Put In
0.0 mi
Type
Take-out
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
6.3 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