Big Sandy Creek (Cheat trib.)
1. Thornton Bridge about 1/2 mile below PA-WV State Line to Bruceton Mills
| Difficulty | I-II |
| Length | 7.5 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 10 fpm |
| Gauge | Big Sandy Creek at Rockville, Wv |
| Flow Rate as of 26 minutes | 4.64 ftbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | April 22, 2026 |
River Description
River Features
Put-In - Thornton Bridge about 1/4 mile below PA-WV State Line
Distance: 0 mi
Access Point
Thornton Bridge about 1/4 mile below PA-WV State Line to Bruceton Mills
Take-Out - Bruceton Mills, WV
Distance: 7.54 mi
Access Point
Take-Out - Bruceton Mills, WV
Trip Reports
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Ran at 7 feet on the Rockville gauge (about 1280 cfs). From the Thorton bridge (about a half mile downstream from the Pa. border), the run is mostly class 1. There is a long pool above the dam. Nothing deserves a class 3 rating.