Otter Creek
2. Big Springs Gap to Cheat River, Dry Fork(Lower Otter Creek)
| Difficulty | IV |
| Length | 2.7 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 85 fpm |
| Gauge | Dry Fork at Hendricks, Wv |
| Flow Rate as of 25 minutes | 174 cfsbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | March 20, 2001 |
River Description
This run is downhill all the way, fast and furious. It alternates between continuous small rapids and steep, blind boulder drops. Most of the boulder drops can be boat scouted. Make sure you keep an eye out for downed trees that frequent this stretch of stream. Most of all, enjoy!
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Trip Reports
Log in to add a reportRobert Farmer---This section is usually done in conjunction with the upper section. I think there's a bit of a hike to put in here. Otter Creek requires a hellacious amount of water to run, but this section probably requires a bit less. I remember this last section being a rock-n-roll roller coaster---fun, but very serious due to numerous logs and some undercuts; plus, this section will be really cranking if there's enough water to do the upper. If the upper is too low, then this might be more mellow, but you would have to check the level on-site, and it's a long drive for almost everyone, unless you live in Parsons.