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West Virginia | Logan County / Guyandotte River Water Trail

Guyandotte RiverChapmanville public boat slide to Harts access

Guyandotte River Chapmanville public boat slide to Harts access is a 12 mi Class I-II run documented by official route and access sources.

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Distance12 mi
DifficultyEasy
Typical timeAbout 6–10 hr depending on flow
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The Guyandotte River at West Logan, West Virginia.
Route photoGuyandotte River at West Logan; same-river contextPhoto by Wikimedia Commons contributor

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Trip details

Access rules, camping, seasonal conditions and trip length.

Distance, difficulty, rules and camping
On-water distance12 miChapmanville public boat slide to Harts access
DifficultyeasyEasy Class I-II moving water over 12 miles; active boat control and self-rescue readiness remain necessary.
ShuttleCar shuttleStage at Harts public access, then drive local Logan County roads to Chapmanville public boat slide. Confirm legal parking, access hours, and both carries before unloading.
PermitsNone notedNo route-specific permit is published for the named public endpoints. Follow current West Virginia boating/PFD rules, posted access rules, and any closure or water-quality notice.
CampingDay tripNo on-route camping is assumed. Use verified lodging or campgrounds around Man, Logan, Chief Logan State Park, or nearby public/private sites; confirm reservations, fees, fire rules, and overnight parking separately.
SeasonApr-OctSpring through fall; September is suitable when the direct or same-river gauge is stable, rainfall is limited, water quality is acceptable, daylight is ample, and both public accesses are open.

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Route logistics

Access and shuttle

12-mile Guyandotte Water Trail Trip 16 from Chapmanville public boat slide to Harts public access, with named public endpoints and proxy USGS telemetry.

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Access notes and hazards

Access caveats

  • Confirm the Chapmanville public boat slide carry, parking, signage, and river-entry point before unloading.
  • Confirm the Harts public access carry, parking, signage, and any local permission before launch.
  • Do not use private riverbanks, bridge shoulders, or unmarked roads as bailout or overnight sites.

Watch for

  • USGS 03203600 discharge outside the conservative 75–8000 cfs screen, a sharp rise, or a mismatch between telemetry and local conditions.
  • Low-water scraping, strainers, submerged debris, cold water, private banks, changing water quality, and limited cell service.

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The Guyandotte River at West Logan, West Virginia.
Guyandotte River at West Logan; same-river contextPhoto by Wikimedia Commons contributor
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NotesWhat to know before you go

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  • Named route corridorChapmanville public boat slide to Harts public access; Trip 16; 12 mi; mellow downstream reach gradient

    Map 4 names a 12-mile Chapmanville-to-Harts run with a concrete ramp below the newer Harts bridge.

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  • Gauge relationshipUSGS 03203600 proxy reference

    The Guyandotte River at Logan, WV station supplies current discharge telemetry for this Guyandotte corridor; the threshold is a conservative planning inference and requires same-day local verification.

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  • GaugeUSGS 03203600 discharge telemetry

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What water level is best for the Chapmanville public boat slide to Harts 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 Chapmanville public boat slide to Harts access route on the Guyandotte River start and end?

This route starts at Chapmanville public boat slide and ends at Harts public access, 12 mi on the water.

Is the Chapmanville public boat slide to Harts 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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