Laurel Creek (New River trib. @ Quinnimont)
WV 41 bridge to New River at Quinnimont
| Difficulty | III-IV+ |
| Length | 5.2 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 155 fpm |
| Gauge | Piney Creek at Raleigh, Wv |
| Flow Rate as of 13 minutes | 2.06 ftbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | February 8, 2025 |
River Description
The put-in is just below the confluence of Chestnut Knob Fork near the second bridge crossing Laurel Creek on WV 41 coming from Quinnimont, This run has a even distribution of gradient. It is usually infested with trees. There is or was a six foot crumbling dam about mile from take-out that is best run on river left. It is not known how recent (2006) high water events have affected this run.
River Features
Put In
Distance: 0 mi
Take Out
Distance: 5.3 mi
Take Out
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