ENTER OTTER CREEK WILDERNESS TO EXIT OTTER CREEK WILDERNESS
River Runs • Kayaking • Whitewater
November 21, 2024
National Weather Service • Until 2024-11-21T16:00:00-05:00
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 16 inches. Light glaze of ice with freezing drizzle possible Friday night and Saturday. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Tucker County. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
SUMMARY
| Last Updated | 2024-11-21 |
| River Levels | 116 cfs (1.89 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 90% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | None |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage |
USGS 03065000 |
The Otter Creek Wilderness run in West Virginia is a popular whitewater trip for adventurous kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 500 and 2000 cubic feet per second (cfs), which generally occurs during the spring and early summer months. The segment mileage of this run is approximately 10 miles, with a class rating of III-IV.
There are several notable rapids and obstacles along this run, including the Entrance Rapid, which is a steep drop into a narrow channel, and the Bemis-Stone Rapid, which is a long and technical section with multiple drops and tight turns. Other notable rapids include the Pinball Rapid and the S-Curve Rapid.
It is important to note that the Otter Creek Wilderness area is protected by specific regulations, such as a ban on motorized vehicles and a limit on group size to 10 people. Additionally, all boaters are required to have a permit to access the area and are required to practice Leave No Trace principles to minimize their impact on the environment.
Overall, the Otter Creek Wilderness run is a challenging and exciting adventure for experienced whitewater enthusiasts, but it is important to be aware of the specific regulations and guidelines in place to protect the natural environment.
