Otter Creek - 2. Big Springs Gap to Cheat River, Dry Fork


Otter Creek, West Virginia, US

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2. Big Springs Gap to Cheat River, Dry Fork (Lower Otter Creek)

Usual Difficulty IV (for normal flows)
Length 2.6 Miles
Avg. Gradient 85 fpm
Max Gradient 100 fpm

Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
DRY FORK AT HENDRICKS, WV
usgs-03065000 3000 - 20000 cfs IV 01h04m 305 cfs (rc= -0.9 )


River Description

This run is downhill all the way, fast and furious. It alternates between continuous small rapids and steep, blind boulder drops. Most of the boulder drops can be boat scouted. Make sure you keep an eye out for downed trees that frequent this stretch of stream. Most of all, enjoy!
StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2001-03-20 12:42:24

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Gauge Information

Gauge Description:

When the Dry Fork is pumpin with 2500-3000 cfs, you should have a decent level on Lower Otter. There is a gauge on the right bank in the pool above the last rapid before it meets the Dry Fork. The Otter Creek trail leads right to it. This should read 2.8 or higher for a good run down the Lower section.

Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
DRY FORK AT HENDRICKS, WV
usgs-03065000 3000 - 20000 cfs IV 01h04m 305 cfs (rc= -0.9 )

RangeWater LevelDifficultyComment
0 -3000 cfs extremely Low-barely Low IV
3000 -20000 cfs barely runnable-high runnable IV

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User Comments
2008-10-13 10:58:01 (1217 days ago)
Robert Farmer---This section is usually done in conjunction with the upper section. I think there's
a bit of a hike to put in here. Otter Creek requires a hellacious amount of water to run, but this
section probably requires a bit less. I remember this last section being a rock-n-roll roller
coaster---fun, but very serious due to numerous logs and some undercuts; plus, this section will be
really cranking if there's enough water to do the upper. If the upper is too low, then this might
be more mellow, but you would have to check the level on-site, and it's a long drive for almost
everyone, unless you live in Parsons. Edit
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 2. Big Springs Gap to Cheat River, Dry Fork, Otter Creek West Virginia, US (mobile)