Buffalo Creek (Elk trib)

2. Cressmont to Clay

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June 23, 2020

Trip Report

ReporterAnthony Daniel

agree about taking out at the ballfield near the breached dam rather than in Clay. The breach has grown wider and easier with each flood. This is a scenic and great class II run for a newbie when everything else starts to blow out (high water) and you are looking for something easy. Birch river usgs gauge needs to be above 6 ft for this to not be scrapey. The town of Clay is developing a rail trail along the creek. link to video which shows class II rapids and pretty cliffs
https://youtu.be/tBYarWQPnJM

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