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West Virginia | Cabell County / lower Guyandotte Water Trail
Guyandotte RiverBarboursville Park public access to Farmdale Bridge public access
Guyandotte River Barboursville Park public access to Farmdale Bridge public access is a 2.7 mi Class I run documented by official route and access sources.
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Access and shuttle
Short 2.7-mile lower-Guyandotte water-trail float from Barboursville Park to the Farmdale Bridge boat slide, with an upstream Branchland stage proxy.
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Put-in
Barboursville Park public accessBarboursville Park access requires current park-hours, parking, and water-entry confirmation; do not assume the nearby lake launch is the river access.
Take-out
Farmdale Bridge WVDNR public accessFarmdale Bridge is a WVDNR-listed Guyandotte boat-slide access just before the bridge; confirm the carry, traffic exposure, parking, and downstream boundary before launching.
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Access notes and hazards
Access caveats
- Barboursville Park access requires current park-hours, parking, and water-entry confirmation; do not assume the nearby lake launch is the river access.
- Farmdale Bridge is a WVDNR-listed Guyandotte boat-slide access just before the bridge; confirm the carry, traffic exposure, parking, and downstream boundary before launching.
- Do not substitute private river frontage or bridge shoulders for either named access, and do not assume camping or overnight vehicle storage at the lots.
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- USGS 03204000 proxy stage outside the conservative 3.5–16 ft screen, a sharp rise, or a mismatch between Branchland telemetry and local conditions.
- Low-water scraping, strainers, submerged debris, cold water, private banks, bridge turbulence, road traffic, and changing water quality.
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Guyandotte River at Branchland, WV. This view may be outside your paddling reach. Images are periodic and do not establish safe conditions.
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- Named route corridorBarboursville Park to Farmdale Bridge; Trip 21; 2.7 mi; boat-slide take-out
Guyandotte Water Trail Map 5 publishes the exact trip length, endpoint names, Farmdale road approach, and boat-slide description.
- Public access and gauge relationshipBarboursville Park 38.393,-82.320 to Farmdale Bridge WVDNR access 38.4107,-82.2968; Branchland gauge is an upstream proxy
The water-trail map documents the Barboursville endpoint and Farmdale boat slide, while WVDNR District 5 independently lists Farmdale Bridge as a Guyandotte lot. USGS 03204000 at Branchland is retained as an upstream same-river proxy and must be paired with local visual conditions.
- GaugeUSGS 03204000 stage telemetry
Official same-river gauge used for the route planning screen; verify current value and trend before launch.
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What water level is best for the Barboursville Park public access to Farmdale Bridge public access route on the Guyandotte River?
This planning route has no live Paddle Today score. Review the linked water-level sources, current access notices and route-specific hazards before travel.
Where does the Barboursville Park public access to Farmdale Bridge public access route on the Guyandotte River start and end?
This route starts at Barboursville Park public access and ends at Farmdale Bridge WVDNR public access, 2.7 mi on the water.
Is the Barboursville Park public access to Farmdale Bridge public access route on the Guyandotte River suitable for beginners?
This is listed as a easy route. Review the difficulty notes, hazards and current access conditions against your group's skills. No live score assesses this trip.
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