Fields Creek,

West of Browns Mill to confluence of Three Fork Creek

Usual Difficulty	II-IV+ (may vary with level)
Length	3.6 Miles
Avg. Gradient	100 fpm
Max Gradient	140 fpm

Gauge Information

Name	Range	Difficulty	Updated	Level
THREE FORK CREEK NR GRAFTON, WV
usgs-03056250	6.75 - 8.75 ft	II-IV+	00h46m	5.56 ft (rc= -0.6 )

River Description

The put-in can be found on CR 29 between Gladesville and Browns Mill.


The maximum gradient is found in the section below the put-in and down to the confluence of Stony Run which comes in on river left.

Brief description by David White 2005-05-24 11:13:31

Did and ELF run down Fields (with a hand saw) for the sole purpose of cutting a few lanes through the logs in the last class II section heading towards the bridge. It didn't work out. The water was dropping fast and by the time we got through the ledges we were too tired to start cutting lanes. It was an awesome trip nontheless. The good drops are clean, but after the last real ledge the logs start coming.

The easy take-out is on Three Forks Road, off Rt92. The second bridge you come to will be the one on Three Fork Road. There is a little rock about 30 yards upstream of the bridge. If it's close to, or underwater you're good to go in my book---as long as it's not too far under water. You can also take out on river right after the last ledge and hike back to the ford. For those who don't mind a good hike carrying a boat, it's not bad really. The scenery in the last section (the class II section) is great, but the log portages can be taxing. The class II section starts basically when Stoney runs in on river left.

I am a local here and from my experience, most hard core locals are more interested than anything. I have hiked the trail on river right a number of times in a variety of seasons and have never caught any crap over it. That doesn't mean it can't happen though so be careful and please tread lightly. If you see trash, pick it up if you can. ~~Peace