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Take-out WV

Take Out

Thorn/Whitethorn Creek - Moyers to South Branch of Potomac River confluence near CR 23 · WV

American Whitewater 38.6098, -79.3499

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Gauge Conditions

South Branch Potomac River at Franklin, WV Downstream Primary
Runnable: 800.0 – 5,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Take Out
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Take Out rapid marks the terminus of this challenging whitewater section, characterized by a complex confluence of currents and potential debris accumulation near the South Branch of the Potomac River. Paddlers should be prepared for variable water conditions and potential navigation challenges at this transition point, with careful attention to potential submerged obstacles and shifting river dynamics.

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
10.1 mi
Directions
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Moyers to South Branch of Potomac River confluence near CR 23
Thorn/Whitethorn Creek
II-III(IV) 9.9 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater