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05/18/06
08:49 PM |
Kayak choice |
futurepath |
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Lower Meadow River Info
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| Put In: |
US 19 bridge |
| Take Out: |
Carnifex Ferry |
| Difficulty: |
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| Gradient: |
94 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
5 miles |
| Current Streamflow |
89 cfs @ 07/24/2008 09:00 AM - MEADOW RIVER NEAR MT. LOOKOUT, WV, reading taken from USGS
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| Flow Information (phone): |
Mount Lookout gauge 304-529-5127. |
| Good Level: |
500- 1,200 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, April, May, June
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| Permit: |
None presently required. |
| Character/Similar To: |
Within 3 miles there are 17 rapids, all Class V-VI with ample undercut rocks. At high levels it's pushy but there are several sneak routes. Only in the last couple of miles does the river ease off into a reasonable run. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Location: |
In the Southeastern U.S. (WV), 60 miles Southeast of Charleston |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-in: Head north on WV 41 to the Mount Lookout Road and take a left. Continue for 2 miles to US 19, bear left to the bridge. At least two roads lead down to the river, which at times may be impassable.
Take-out: Inquire locally for updated information on this difficult take-out.
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