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West Virginia | Logan County / Guyandotte River Water Trail
Guyandotte RiverHarts public access to Branchland Park access
Guyandotte River Harts public access to Branchland Park access is a 21 mi Class I-II run documented by official route and access sources.
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Access and shuttle
21-mile Guyandotte Water Trail Trip 17 from Harts public access to Branchland Park public boat slide, with named public endpoints and proxy USGS telemetry.
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Put-in
Harts public accessMap 4 notes optional access points along Routes 10, 10/3, and 10/2 may be used only with landowner permission; secure permission in advance and never assume a roadside exit is public.
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Branchland Park public boat slideConfirm the Branchland Park public boat slide carry, parking, signage, and any local permission before launch.
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Access notes and hazards
Access caveats
- Map 4 notes optional access points along Routes 10, 10/3, and 10/2 may be used only with landowner permission; secure permission in advance and never assume a roadside exit is public.
- Confirm the Branchland Park 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.
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- USGS 03204000 stage outside the conservative 3.5–16 ft 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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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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NotesWhat to know before you go
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- Named route corridorHarts public access to Branchland Park public boat slide; Trip 17; 21 mi; low-gradient but committed downstream reach gradient
Map 4 names Trip 17 as a 21-mile Harts-to-Branchland run, too long for a single day, with optional Route 10 access points only by permission and a Branchland Park boat slide.
- Gauge relationshipUSGS 03204000 proxy reference
The Guyandotte River at Branchland, WV station supplies current stage telemetry for this Guyandotte corridor; the threshold is a conservative planning inference and requires same-day local verification.
- 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 Harts public access to Branchland Park 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 Harts public access to Branchland Park access route on the Guyandotte River start and end?
This route starts at Harts public access and ends at Branchland Park public boat slide, 21 mi on the water.
Is the Harts public access to Branchland Park 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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