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West Virginia | Middle Greenbrier
Greenbrier River
Fort Spring to Alderson
Check current paddling conditions for this Greenbrier River route, including water level, recent gauge trend, weather, and route details.
Route location
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Need to know
Why this call
Conditions
Gauge history and hourly forecast
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Gauge detail
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Gauge
Recent trend
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Gauge source
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Weather
Hourly forecast
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Short-route forecast
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Route overview
Quick facts and what's next
Distance, difficulty, shuttle basics, and the near-term outlook before you commit to the drive.
Quick facts
Plan ahead
Upcoming outlook
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Plan
Plan your trip
Launch points, shuttle details, distance, and access notes.
Route logistics
Access and shuttle
Short middle Greenbrier section ending at Alderson with Class II riffles and a documented public access.
Prepare this trip
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Put-in
Fort Spring accessConfirm Fort Spring and Alderson access, signs, and parking before travel.
Take-out
State Route 3 Bridge access at AldersonDo not assume every bridge shoulder is a legal take-out; use the named access only.
Plan this segment
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- Confirm Fort Spring and Alderson access, signs, and parking before travel.
- Do not assume every bridge shoulder is a legal take-out; use the named access only.
Watch for
- USGS stage outside 2.85–10.0 ft and changing trend.
- Class II riffles, bridge turbulence, cold water, and private banks.
Route gallery
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Score & sources
Why this score
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Why this scoreToday's evidence strength is checking
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
These are the live readings and threshold notes behind today's score.
| Gauge site | Greenbrier River at Alderson, WV |
| Gauge height | Checking |
| Discharge | Checking |
| 24h trend | Checking |
| 24h change | Checking |
| Current band | Checking |
| Rain last 24h | Checking |
| Rain last 72h | Checking |
| Air temp | Checking |
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| Wind | Checking |
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| Rain timing | Checking |
| Target band | 3.00 ft to 7.50 ft |
| Low threshold | 2.85 ft |
| High threshold | 10.00 ft |
| Evidence strength behind the range | Official and local sources |
| Gauge observed | Checking |
| Paddle Today updated | Checking |
| Main source behind this score | American Whitewater reach 4202 stage range 2.85–10.0 ft |
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| Weather source | Checking |
| Rainfall source | Checking |
NotesWhat to know before you go
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- Named route corridorFort Spring to Alderson; 6.3 mi; Class I-II
American Whitewater documents the reach and stage range.
- Take-out coordinateState Route 3 Bridge at Alderson
WVDNR access material supplies the community endpoint; confirm current parking and carry path.
- GaugeUSGS 03183500 stage telemetry
Official same-river gauge used for the route planning screen; verify current value and trend before launch.
Verify it yourselfCheck the source links
Use these links to double-check the gauge, route details, and access notes before you head out.
Paddler reports
Recent notes from paddlers
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Quick answers
Greenbrier River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Greenbrier River?
Paddle Today watches Greenbrier River at Alderson, WV and treats 3.00 ft to 7.50 ft as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.
Where does this Greenbrier River route start and end?
This route starts at Fort Spring access and ends at State Route 3 Bridge access at Alderson, about 6.3 mi on the water.
Is this Greenbrier River route good for beginners?
This is listed as a moderate route. Expect more planning than an easy float, and use the live score, route notes, and source links before committing.
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