Buffalo Creek (Elk trib) - 2. Cressmont to Clay


Buffalo Creek (Elk trib), West Virginia, US

Disclaimer

2. Cressmont to Clay

Usual Difficulty I-II (for normal flows)
Length 8.3 Miles
Avg. Gradient 15 fpm
Max Gradient 20 fpm

Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
ELK RIVER BELOW WEBSTER SPRINGS, WV
usgs-03194700 6.20 - 9.00 ft I-II 00h54m 4.71 ft (rc= -0.5 )


River Description

There is a large concrete culvert bridge shortly below the confluence of Lilly Fork and about one mile from the confluence of the Elk River. The river-left vehicle approach to this bridge has been washed out and there is a twisty 4-5 foot drop among the boulders with no danger of rebar. This is also a suitable take-out since the scenery and gradient downstream to Clay is minimal.


StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2010-10-31 10:37:14


Do more than just check gauges; join over 5,000 AW members today.


Or, consider donating