Forks To Frazier Creek river run
Forks To Frazier Creek
To access this stretch of river, visitors must obtain a permit from the Monongahela National Forest office in Marlinton. Additionally, the Forest Service has implemented several regulations to protect the river and its environment. For example, camping is only allowed at designated campsites, and visitors must pack out all trash and waste.
Overall, the Forks to Frazier Creek stretch of the Whitewater River offers a thrilling and challenging experience for experienced paddlers. It is important to note, however, that the river's conditions can change rapidly, and visitors should always check current streamflow conditions before planning a trip.
Plan your run down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram; rain ahead of a run typically lifts flows 12-48 hours later depending on the basin.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- the upstream story that drives next week's flows.
Regional streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Forks To Frazier Creek -- useful for spotting upstream pulses and gauging which tributary is contributing what.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Shavers Fork Below Bowden | 646 cfs | → |
| Tygart Valley River Near Dailey | 375 cfs | → |
| Dry Fork At Hendricks | 1,480 cfs | → |
| Shavers Fork Nr Cheat Bridge | 132 cfs | → |
| Tygart Valley River At Belington | 757 cfs | → |
| Cheat River Near Parsons | 3,200 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest boat launches, other paddle runs, and campgrounds so a day on the water can grow into a full weekend.
Other river runs
- Mcgee Run To .5 Mile Above Route 22
- Forest Land At Entrance Of Laurel Fork South Wilderness To Exit Laurel Fork North Wilderness
- Frazier Creek To .5 Mile Above Us 33
- .5 Mile Above Route 22 To Us 33
- ,5 Mile Above Us 33 To Waterfall Run
Campgrounds
- Casa Vitela
- Laurel Fork
- Laurel Fork Campground
- Bear Heaven Campground
- Stuart Day Use Area And Campground
- Stuart Campground
Whitewater safety
- Check the flow before you run
- Use the linked-gauge card and Regional Flow panel above. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV+ at high water.
- Know your skill ceiling
- Pick runs comfortably below your ceiling. Cold-water and big-water runs raise the consequences of any mistake.
- Wear the right gear
- Helmet, PFD, drysuit / wetsuit when water is below 60°F. Throw bag, knife, and whistle on your person, not in the boat.
- Scout, set safety, and run with a team
- Scout new rapids on foot, set safety with throw bags above the consequence pool, and run with at least one other competent paddler.
- Respect the river
- Strainers, undercuts, low-head dams, and wood can kill at any class rating. When in doubt, portage.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Forks To Frazier Creek as a favorite, set a discharge threshold (e.g. "alert me when flow hits 600 cfs"), and the iOS app pushes the moment the linked gauge crosses.
About Forks To Frazier Creek
What's the optimal flow for Forks To Frazier Creek?
The optimal flow depends on the section and the craft. Check the Run Details panel for the linked gauge and current status.
How fresh is the cfs reading on this page?
The linked USGS streamgauge reports continuously (every 15 minutes); Snoflo refreshes throughout the day. Hover the streamflow sparkline to read individual datapoints.
What's the whitewater class?
See the Run Details panel for the class rating Snoflo tracks for this run. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV in high water.
Where do I put in / take out?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions to the put-in. For shuttle planning, check the Nearby Boat Launches panel and the river run operator's site.
Can I get alerts when flows hit the optimal range?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this run, set a discharge threshold, and you'll get a push the moment the gauge crosses.
Other runs near here
Snoflo-tracked paddle runs within driving distance of Forks To Frazier Creek.