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West Virginia
West Fork Little Kanawha River
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Observed 11 h ago
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Clear, high 73°F / low 50°F, 20% precip — 97/100 for canoeing
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Why you'll love it
River facts
- Water
- Flows year-round
- Average flow
- 110 cfs
- Average current
- 1.0 ft/s
- Gradient
- 8.1 ft/mi
- Drainage area
- 70 sq mi
Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.
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West Fork Little Kanawha River
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About this water
West Fork Little Kanawha River is a 11-mile paddling stretch near Orma, West Virginia. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 110 cfs and a gradient of about 8.1 feet per mile.
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~51 min drive
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~16 min drive
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~1h 16m drive
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~48 min drive
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~48 min drive
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