12. McCreery to Thurmond (Upper New)Class II-III
15 Miles
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12. McCreery to Thurmond II-III
River DescriptionThe National Park Service calls Silo Rapids class 3. Ledges is also a class 3.NPS Guide to paddling the New River NPS map of the New & Gauley Rivers This is a great mild whitewater run. For instance, it's a good run for those who don't feel up to either the Upper or Lower Gauley at fall release levels. All rapids are straightforward and are easily boat-scoutable. The few mild holes and hazards can all be avoided by staying river center. There is supposedly an undercut rock on the river-right bank at the bottom of Silo rapid. There is a great side excursion about halfway into the run. Dowdy Ck enters on river right through a tunnel and there is waterfall you can walk up to and underneath (picture of waterfall). Commercial trips often stop here to eat lunch on river left and afterwards take their guests to the waterfall across the river. Posted by UncleFuzzy to BoaterTalk: McCreery to Stone Cliff (most paddlers take out at Stone Cliff for an 11.1-mile float, not at Thurmond for a 15-miler) Cross to the river-right side on Route 41 and turn left onto CR-25, then follow it all the way to Stone Cliff. Or take Route 41 south (toward Beckley) and then go right on Route 61. When you get to Glen Jean, find CR-25 and take it down to Thurmond. When you get to Thurmond, CR-25 will turn right and follow the New upstream to Stone Cliff. StreamTeam Status: unverified
Last Updated: 2004-08-05 01:30:48
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NEW RIVER AT THURMOND, WV [ WV ] |
Current Conditions
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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 | New— 11. Sandstone to McCreery | I-III | 2.85 ft | med | 7/24 4:00 | |
| WV | New— 12. McCreery to Thurmond | II-III | 2.85 ft | med | 7/24 4:00 | |
| WV | New— 13. Thurmond to Cunard | I-III | 2.85 ft | med | 7/24 4:00 |
| AW Gauge ID: | 1430 |
| USGS Station: | 03185400 |
| HUC: | 00505004 |
| Latitude: | 37.9550 |
| Longitude: | -81.0767 |
| Class: | -1 |
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2007-08-30 07:04:33 (329 days ago)
I would remove "beginner" and "family" from this description. I have boated this many many times, kayaking (easy) and in a tandem boat (not easy). At moderate levels the waves in silo are easily 4 feet, and will swamp an open canoe quickly. On a cool day without wetsuits, this could be bad news. I do not feel that this is a river for beginners. Beginners in duckies with an outfitter/guide, sure! First time family canoeists with a 6 year old in between the thwarts- no way. Beginner is class I and II. This is a POWERFUL river that will make for a very very hard day, perhaps with injury or worse, for beginners. Try the Greenbrier, New above the Bluestone Dam, or other local rivers if it is a new sport to you. Edit
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2006-05-29 22:30:25 (786 days ago)
Charles and Nancy Brabec
The distance for this run is 11.1 miles - based on information from Bob Anderson (he was using his GPS to check distances).
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2003-09-30 01:28:18 (1759 days ago)
Brad Roberts
From Boatertalk:
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Date: May 30 2003, 2:38 GMT
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From: unclefuzzy
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McCreery to Stonecliff
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Cross to the river right side on Route 41 and turn left onto CR-25, then follow it all the way to Stonecliff.
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Or take Route 41 south (toward Beckley) and then go right on Route 61. When you get to Glen Jean find CR-25 and take it down to Thurmond. When you get to Thurmond CR-25 will turn right and follow the New upstream to StoneCliff.
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Meadow Creek to McCreery
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From I-64 take exit 138 and follow CR-7 to Meadow Creek. To get to McCreery from there you can go back to I-64, take it to exit 124 (East Beckley). Then go right and the road you are on will join with Business Route 19 (Eisenhower Drive). Take that road to US 41 and turn right on US 41 to go down to McCreery.
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Another way to get to McCreery from Meadow Creek it to stay on river right. Take CR7-1 from Meadow Creek thru Claypool. When you get to Rt 20 turn left and and go a short distance to CR-31. Turn left onto CR-31 and take it to Route 41 (going thru Danese on your way). When you get to Route 41 turn left and drive down to the New. Croos the New and you are at McCreery.
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| Mile | Rapid Name | Class | Features (Legend) |
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| 4.0 | Dowdy Creek |   | |
| 11.1 | Stone Cliff Takeout |  |
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