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 54 minutes	104 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!

River Features

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Access PointDistance: 0 mi

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Take Out

Access PointDistance: 2.6 mi

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Trip Reports

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Oct 13, 2008

Robert 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.