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Guyandotte River
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Guyandotte River paddle planning
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Water levels
These Guyandotte River routes use 4 gauge references depending on the stretch.
Route options
Compare 15 routes (6 scored · 9 planning) across Cabell County / lower Guyandotte Water Trail, Cabell County / lower Guyandotte and Ohio confluence, Lincoln County / lower Guyandotte Water Trail, Lincoln/Cabell County line / lower Guyandotte Water Trail, Logan County / Guyandotte River Water Trail, Southern West Virginia / upper Guyandotte Water Trail. Open a route page for put-in, take-out, distance, data reliability, and access notes.
Difficulty
Guyandotte River routes here are marked easy and moderate, so choose the stretch that fits your group and conditions.
Quick answers
Guyandotte River paddling FAQ
Where can I paddle the Guyandotte River?
Paddle Today tracks 15 Guyandotte River routes across Cabell County / lower Guyandotte Water Trail, Cabell County / lower Guyandotte and Ohio confluence, Lincoln County / lower Guyandotte Water Trail, Lincoln/Cabell County line / lower Guyandotte Water Trail, Logan County / Guyandotte River Water Trail, Southern West Virginia / upper Guyandotte Water Trail. Compare the route cards on this page, then open an individual route for put-in, take-out, distance, and access notes.
How should I check Guyandotte River water levels?
Check the gauge notes for your stretch and its live score where available. This hub uses 4 gauges or gauge references. Planning routes have no live score; check their source guidance and current access notices.
Which Guyandotte River route is best today?
Compare current scores where available, along with water level, recent trend, weather, access, and route difficulty. Planning-only cards provide trip information without a live paddling recommendation.