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Laurel Run - To Cheat River
Laurel Run, West Virginia, US |
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To Cheat River
| Usual Difficulty | V+ (for normal flows) |
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| Length | 1.25 Miles |
| Avg. Gradient | 565 fpm |
| Max Gradient | 1115 fpm |
Slim Shady Slot
Slim Shady Slot
Photo of Don Smith by Doug Smith taken 03/04/03
Gauge Information
| Name | Range | Difficulty | Updated | Level |
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| DECKERS CREEK AT MORGANTOWN, WV | ||||
| usgs-03062500 | 400 - 2000 cfs | V+ | 01h03m | 70 cfs (rc= -0.8 ) |
River Description
Steep. Scouting and portages necessary. Numerous large and dangerous drops with some ending in
entrapment or physical destruction and/or pain. This is not for boaters who prefer placid runs
like the Upper Yough,
Big Sandy, Daugherty Run, Fike Run, etc. that are located
in nearby vicinities. Bring a friend and a rope and do some hiking. Lower section is extremely
steep and may be considered totally unrunnable by many. For those with adventuresome spirits and
very good skills it is a fun lesson in technical lines. Enjoy.
Lat/longitude coordinates are a rough approximation.
StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2010-10-31 21:15:14
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To Cheat River, Laurel Run West Virginia, US (mobile)