Back Creek (Potomac trib.)
5. WV 9 to McCoy's Ferry
| Difficulty | II(III) |
| Length | 8 mi |
| Avg Gradient | n/a |
| Gauge | Back Creek Near Jones Springs, Wv |
| Flow Rate as of 43 minutes | 63 cfsbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | January 30, 2023 |
River Description
Very pristine and scenic with some strainers and always changing you might even get out and walk to the next hole. Grate for a slow day with kids or beginners.
BUT when it's near the top of its banks it is one hell of a ride.
Join the kids and me.
Bob
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Take Out
Distance: 8 mi
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Don't know how to link the gauge into the AW page, but I think this is the right gauge for this section:
http://waterdata.usgs.gov/usa/nwis/uv?01614000
Paddled it about 140 cfs (?) yesterday and was a little scrapey but not bad. Peepers were peeping!
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when guage is at 2.4 or above, its great for boating... make this trip dozens of times a year. Finished first float this weekend 2-27-11
and - take out at allensville rd. for shorter trip
BD
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