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West Virginia | Logan County / Guyandotte River Water Trail
Guyandotte River
Logan County Farmers Market to Chapmanville access
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Conditions
Gauge history and hourly forecast
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Gauge detail
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Recent trend
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Weather
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Route overview
Quick facts and what's next
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Quick facts
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Upcoming outlook
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Plan
Plan your trip
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Route logistics
Access and shuttle
3-mile Guyandotte Water Trail Trip 15 from Logan County Farmers Market access to Chapmanville public boat slide, with named public endpoints and direct USGS telemetry.
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Put-in
Logan County Farmers Market accessConfirm the Logan County Farmers Market access carry, parking, signage, and river-entry point before unloading.
Take-out
Chapmanville public boat slideConfirm the Chapmanville public boat slide carry, parking, signage, and any local permission before launch.
Plan this segment
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- Confirm the Logan County Farmers Market access carry, parking, signage, and river-entry point before unloading.
- Confirm the Chapmanville public boat slide 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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Score & sources
Why this score
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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 | Guyandotte River at Logan, WV |
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| Target band | 180 cfs to 1,800 cfs |
| Low threshold | 75 cfs |
| High threshold | 8,000 cfs |
| Evidence strength behind the range | Official and local sources |
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| Paddle Today updated | Checking |
| Main source behind this score | Conservative local planning screen using USGS 03203600 daily discharge history (2012–2026: about 47 cfs minimum, 312 cfs 25th percentile, 665 cfs median, 1,420 cfs 75th percentile, 2,950 cfs 90th percentile, 13,800 cfs maximum); Guyandotte Water Trail Map 4 Trip 15 publishes the named access pair and 3-mile reach; no official runnable range published |
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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 corridorLogan County Farmers Market access to Chapmanville public boat slide; Trip 15; 3 mi; low-gradient reach gradient
Map 4 names a 3-mile reach ending at a Chapmanville boat slide sized for canoes and kayaks.
- Gauge relationshipUSGS 03203600 direct 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.
- GaugeUSGS 03203600 discharge telemetry
Official same-river gauge used for the route planning screen; verify current value and trend before launch.
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Quick answers
Guyandotte River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Guyandotte River?
Paddle Today watches Guyandotte River at Logan, WV and treats 180 cfs to 1,800 cfs as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.
Where does this Guyandotte River route start and end?
This route starts at Logan County Farmers Market access and ends at Chapmanville public boat slide, about 3 mi on the water.
Is this Guyandotte River route good for beginners?
This is listed as an easy route, but conditions still matter. Check today's score, water level, weather, and access notes before you go.
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