Little (Clinch R. trib)

Wardell (Route 19) to Clinch River

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February 11, 2025

Trip Report

ReporterPhilip Young
Gauge Reading1800 cfs at CLINCH RIVER AT CLEVELAND, VA
FlowLow Flow

Paddled the last 3 miles of the Little at 1800cfs, plenty of water, maybe the low side of medium. About 3-4 inches of water over the center bridge footer at Kents Ridge (Rt. 636). Pretty consistent riffles and small rapids. Took 30 min. to get to the first Clifton Farm roadside access, and a little less than an hour to get to the Clinch. The area around the confluence has more houses and is less scenic. Continued downstream on the Clinch to the Blackford Bridge access (Rt. 80), mostly moving water and small rapids, with one good ledge just above the takeout.