River guideWest Virginia
Guyandotte River
Plan a paddle across 7 paddle areas. Compare distance, difficulty, and today’s conditions before choosing your stretch.
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Guyandotte River paddle planning
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Water levels
These Guyandotte River routes use 5 gauge references depending on the stretch.
Route options
Compare 17 scored 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 / Guyandotte River Water Trail, Southern West Virginia / upper Guyandotte Water Trail. Open a route page for put-in, take-out, distance, source confidence, 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 17 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 / 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?
Start with the route score and gauge notes for the stretch you plan to paddle. This hub includes routes watched with 5 gauges or gauge references, and each route page explains its own target range or low-water floor.
Which Guyandotte River route is best today?
Use the live route cards above to compare today's Paddle Today scores. The best stretch can change with water level, recent trend, weather, access, and route difficulty.