Laurel Creek Rapid

The Tygart now bends left and Laurel Creek enters from the right giving the next rapid its name. Laurel Creek Rapid (CL III) is a long, open tumbledown with many routes available to the adventurous. Several pourovers lie 1/2 way down and create catch-on-the-fly pops and squirts at certain levels. The pool below this rapid contains an easy takeout for those not prepared for class-IV water.