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Other Whitewater Trips on the Russell Fork of the Big Sandy River
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Paddlesports Schools:Zoar Outdoor |
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Located in:
Charlemont, MA
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| At Zoar Outdoor, we create great paddling experiences! For adults, kids and families that emphasize the joy of kayaking or canoein (more...) |
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:: Lower Russell Fork Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip
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Lower Russell Fork Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip on the Russell Fork of the Big Sandy River |
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Lower Russell Fork Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Ratliff Hole |
| Take Out: |
Elkhorn City |
| Difficulty: |
Class II
, Class III
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| Gradient: |
20 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
2.5 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
62 cfs @ 05/26/2012 04:30 PM - POUND RIVER BELOW FLANNAGAN DAM NEAR HAYSI, VA, reading taken from USGS
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| Good Level: |
200 - 5000 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
The only guaranteed water is when the dam releases on weekends in October. As a result, rafting outfitters only run trips on the weekends in October. To get the actual flow add the value from RUSSELL FORK AT HAYSI, VA |
| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
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| Primary Season: |
The only month with guaranteed water is October. Other than that, check the flows to see if it's floatable. The winter months can be cold but if there is water then it's runnable. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan,raft |
| Location: |
In the Mid-Atlantic (KY), of |
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