Laurel Creek (New River trib. @ Quinnimont)

WV 41 bridge to New River at Quinnimont

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DifficultyIII-IV+
Length5.2 mi
Avg Gradient155 fpm
GaugePiney Creek at Raleigh, Wv
Flow Rate as of 13 minutes
2.06 ftbelow recommended
Reach Info Last UpdatedFebruary 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

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Take Out

Distance: 5.3 mi
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