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Potomac, Laurel Fork of North Fork of South Branch, WV

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VA./WV State line to confluence of Straight Fork

Class II-III+
1.5 Miles
Avg Gradient 80 fpm
Max Gradient 80 fpm

Gauge Information

Potomac, Laurel Fork of North Fork of South Branch
VA./WV State line to confluence of Straight Fork  II-III+
low
4.38
8/28 23:00
[detail]

Min Sug. Level:  6.75 ft Max Sug. Level:  8.75 ft

River Description

From the put-in at the Rt. 642 bridge in Virginia there is an additional 7.9 miles to paddle until reaching the VA/WV state line. Also check out the description of this creek in Virginia.

See also "Classic Virginia Rivers" by Ed Grove.
StreamTeam Status: unverified
Last Updated: 2006-04-25 11:38:18

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Gauge Description:

The USGS gauge at Franklin on the South Branch may also be used. Consider 3.75 as minimum

N F SOUTH BR POTOMAC R AT CABINS, WV [ WV ]

Current Conditions

Stage Flow Updated
4.38 116 8/28 23:00

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Level Legend: Running Below Minimum Recommended Flow Above Maximum Recommended Flow Unknown
Descriptions of reaches with River Name in bold have been verified by a regional StreamTeam member.

State River Name/Section Class Level Rel. Level Updated
WV Big Run— Confluence with Teeter Camp Run to Cherry Grove II+ 4.38 ft   low 8/28 23:00
WV Potomac, Laurel Fork of North Fork of South Branch— VA./WV State line to confluence of Straight Fork II-III+ 4.38 ft   low 8/28 23:00
WV Potomac, North Fork of South Branch— 1. Confluence of Laurel Fork and Straight Fork to Cherry Grove II-III 4.38 ft   low 8/28 23:00
WV Potomac, North Fork of South Branch— 2. Cherry Grove to Riverton I-II 4.38 ft   low 8/28 23:00
WV Potomac, North Fork of South Branch— 3. Riverton to Seneca Rocks I-II(III) 4.38 ft   low 8/28 23:00
WV Potomac, North Fork of South Branch— 4. Seneca Rocks to Head of Hopeville Canyon I-III 4.38 ft   low 8/28 23:00
WV Potomac, North Fork of South Branch— 5. Head of Hopeville Canyon to Hopeville II-III 4.38 ft   low 8/28 23:00
WV Potomac, North Fork of South Branch— 6. Hopeville to Confluence of the South Branch I-II 4.38 ft   low 8/28 23:00
WV Seneca Creek— 1. (Upper) Judy Springs to Forest Service Campground IV-V+ 116 cfs   low 8/28 23:00
WV Seneca Creek— 2. (Lower) Forest Service Campground to Route 28 Bridge III 4.38 ft   low 8/28 23:00

Station Description

AW Gauge ID:6437
USGS Station:01606000
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