US 50 Bridge to the confluence of the North Branch of the Potomac RiverClass II-IV
8.7 Miles
Avg Gradient 60 fpm
Max Gradient 80 fpm
Gauge Information
Abram Creek
River DescriptionThis is a great run that has many different personalities. Starting at Rt. 50, the stream picks up quickly, heading into continuous boulder filled rapids. It drops around 100 feet in the first mile. Many of the drops are obstructed and there is a lot of manuevering required (very comparable to the Stony River nearby). It is always a good idea to be on the lookout for strainers in this part.After a mile, the creek lets up and flows along at a slow pace for a little while. After a mile or two of slow water, the creek picks up to Class 2 with occassional Class 3. It remains this way all the way to the North Branch. The rapids pick up a little as you approach the North Branch. There is a really fun slide just upstream of the confluence. StreamTeam Status: unverified
Last Updated: 2005-03-27 17:02:00
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| Level Legend: | Running | Below Minimum Recommended Flow | Above Maximum Recommended Flow | Unknown |
| State | River Name/Section | Class | Level | Rel. Level | Updated | |
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| WV | Abram Creek— US 50 Bridge to the confluence of the North Branch of the Potomac River | II-IV | 176 cfs | low | 7/25 17:00 | |
| WV | Stony River— 1. Vepco Dam to Route 50 | III+ | 176 cfs | low | 7/25 17:00 | |
| WV | Stony River— 2. Route 50 to North Branch of Potomac River | III-IV | 176 cfs | low | 7/25 17:00 |
| AW Gauge ID: | 6981 |
| USGS Station: | 01595200 |
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User Comments |
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2008-05-11 09:13:19 (75 days ago)
Ran Abram's on May 10th,2008. Guide book states the 1st mile is comparable to the upper Yough. No way! Class 3 plus at best. Only "difficulty " is being aware of trees blocking the stream. Takes a lot of water to make it go, the stony was at 800 cfs mikebeswick@alldredgewildernessjourney.com Edit
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