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Brush Creek, WV

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Confluence of Beaver Branch to confluence of Bluestone River

Class III-IV(V)
6.6 Miles
Avg Gradient 85 fpm
Max Gradient 160 fpm

Into the Mist


Into the Mist
Photo of Jack Woodrum by Lewis Meadows taken 1969-12-31

Gauge Information

Brush Creek
Confluence of Beaver Branch to confluence of Bluestone River III-IV(V)
low
2.04
9/7 3:00
[detail]

Min Sug. Level:  6 ft Max Sug. Level:  10 ft

River Description

From the put in there is also access at CR 14 bridge a mile downstream and at CR 3 bridge just upstream of the steep section. This last mile below the CR 3 bridge contains the maximum gradient(160'/mile) and the hardest rapids including a two-stage 35' waterfall known as Brush Creek Falls. From the bridge there is a trail following river right that leads to the falls. At the confluence with the Bluestone River it is either a 3/4 mile carry upstream on river left to Eads Mill or a 10 mile paddle to the tramway at Pipestem State Park or a twenty mile paddle to Bluestone State Park.
StreamTeam Status: unverified
Last Updated: 2001-12-29 07:25:20