Big Beaver Creek

When I ran it a few years ago (2002), there was no wood, but this probably changes every so often. The 'mandatory piton' drop is not really a mandatory piton, although it's tight. However, beware of the falls immediately downstream---quite exciting when you're not expecting it! Scout left. This is an excellent, great run, with enough water and no logs. At the time, I ran every drop, with no undue stress, other than the surprise falls. When driving the shuttle from the put-in, turn left at the first intersection. The next left occurs where the road turns @130 degrees to the right; it looks kind of like the driveway of the house on the left. The road was great (perfect--I'd drive my Mercedes down there) when I was there. This leads to a popular fishing spot (well-below the confluence) on the Gauley.

When I put on, the water was @ 6 inches below the top of the big rock upstream of the put-in bridge. This was probably too low for most people, but it did work. Use your own judgment.