Buffalo Creek (Elk trib)

1. Confluence with Taylor Creek to Cressmont

DifficultyI-II
Length6 mi
Avg Gradient35 fpm
GaugeElk River Below Webster Springs, Wv
Flow Rate as of 1 hour
4.08 ftbelow recommended
Reach Info Last UpdatedOctober 27, 2020

River Description

To avoid 2-3 miles of flat water boaters could take-out at Swandale.

River Features

Put In

Distance: 0 mi
Access Point

Very Approximate

Take Out

Distance: 7.4 mi
Access Point

Very Approximate

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Anthony Daniel

Jun 23, 2020

it takes a fair amount of water to get this to run, look at the usgs gauge on the birch at herold, need 7 ft on that gauge. Expect to portage around some wood.