Cheat, Dry Fork

2. Confluence of Gandy Creek at Gandy, WV to Synder Road (CR 32/4) bridge over Dry Fork

DifficultyI-III
Length11 mi
Avg Gradient40 fpm
GaugeDry Fork at Hendricks, Wv
Flow Rate as of 58 minutes
2.09 ftbelow recommended
Reach Info Last UpdatedJanuary 30, 2024

River Description

Most of the rapids above Harmon are straight forward and formed by cobble bars or rock gardens. There is a ledge upstream of Harmon visible from US33 and another one below Harmon that is not visible from WV 32 that first timers may need to scout. In between these two ledges is a 3 foot low head dam which at certain levels would have a keeper backwash - approach with caution


River Features

Put In - Confluence of Gandy Creek at Gandy, WV

Distance: 0 mi
Access Point

Put-in - Confluence of Gandy Creek at Gandy, WV

Low Water Crossing - Short Put-in

Distance: 5.42 mi
Access Point
Portage
Hazard

Low Water Crossing - Short Put-in

Ledge Upstream from Harman

Distance: 7.3 mi
Other

Ledge Upstream from Harman

Short Take-out - Horsecamp Run, Harman, WV

Distance: 7.97 mi
Access Point

Short Take-out - Horsecamp Run, Harman, WV

Low Head Dam

Distance: 8.5 mi
Portage
Hazard

Low Head Dam - 3' drop - potential keeper backwash - approach with caution

Ledge Downstream from Harman

Distance: 8.92 mi
Other

Ledge Downstream from Harman

Take Out - Synder Road (CR 32/4) bridge over Dry Fork

Distance: 10.55 mi
Access Point

Take-out - Synder Road (CR 32/4) bridge over Dry Fork


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