Potomac, S. Branch
3. Ruddle near Buffalo Run confluence to US 220 bridge north of Upper Tract
| Difficulty | I-II |
| Length | 7.7 mi |
| Avg Gradient | n/a |
| Gauge | South Branch Potomac River at Franklin, Wv |
| Flow Rate as of 32 minutes | 1.69 ftbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | November 22, 2005 |
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River Features
Put In - Ruddle near Buffalo Run confluence
Distance: 0 mi
Put-in - Ruddle near Buffalo Run confluence
Take Out - US 220 bridge north of Upper Tract
Distance: 8 mi
Take Out
Take-out - US 220 bridge north of Upper Tract
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There is no apparent access at the bridge listed as a takeout. Add to that the two German Shepards the people across the street let wander without leashes. Best to travel another half mile and get out shortly after entering Smoke Hole Canyon. Be sure to scout it otherwise just downstream you'll run into the unrunnable Landslide rapid (class III+ when there isn't a strainer in it, which there is as of May, 2020).