Laurel Creek (New River tributary), West Virginia, US
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WV 41 bridge to New River at Quinnimont
| Usual Difficulty |
III-IV+ (for normal flows) |
| Length |
5.3 Miles |
| Avg. Gradient |
155 fpm |
| Max Gradient |
155 fpm |
Gauge Information
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.
StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2010-11-01 23:58:30
WV 41 bridge to New River at Quinnimont, Laurel Creek (New River tributary) West Virginia, US (mobile)