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West Virginia | Southern West Virginia / upper Guyandotte Water Trail
Guyandotte River
St Rt 16 Bridge at Mullens to Pineville public access
Route planning details, access notes, and local verification guidance.
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Why this call
Conditions
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Gauge detail
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Gauge
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Route overview
Quick facts and what's next
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Plan
Plan your trip
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Route logistics
Access and shuttle
Eleven-mile upper-Guyandotte moving-water route from the Mullens public pull-off to Pineville, using a downstream Pineville gauge proxy and a conservative local discharge screen.
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Put-in
St Rt 16 Bridge at Mullens WVDNR public pull-offThe Mullens endpoint is a WVDNR pull-off at a state-route bridge, not a developed ramp; verify the carry, legal parking, traffic exposure, and water-entry point before unloading.
Take-out
Pineville WVDNR public stream access (Willow Street / SR 97)Pineville’s Willow Street/SR 97 ramp is a newer gravel access with large parking; confirm signs, hours, carry path, and closures before leaving the shuttle.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- The Mullens endpoint is a WVDNR pull-off at a state-route bridge, not a developed ramp; verify the carry, legal parking, traffic exposure, and water-entry point before unloading.
- Pineville’s Willow Street/SR 97 ramp is a newer gravel access with large parking; confirm signs, hours, carry path, and closures before leaving the shuttle.
- Do not substitute private lodging riverbanks or roadside shoulders for the named public accesses, and do not continue downstream beyond Pineville without the separate route plan.
Watch for
- USGS 03202300 discharge outside the conservative 60–2,000 cfs screen, a sharp rise, or a mismatch between downstream Pineville telemetry and local upper-river conditions.
- Class II+ shoals, low-water scraping, strainers, submerged debris, cold water, private banks, bridge turbulence, road traffic, and limited cell service.
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Score & sources
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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 Pineville, WV |
| Discharge | Checking |
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| Rain last 24h | Checking |
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| Target band | 100 cfs to 700 cfs |
| Low threshold | 60 cfs |
| High threshold | 2,000 cfs |
| Evidence strength behind the range | Official and local sources |
| Gauge observed | Checking |
| Paddle Today updated | Checking |
| Main source behind this score | Conservative local planning screen from downstream USGS 03202300 daily discharge history (2019–2026: about 29 cfs minimum, 95 cfs 25th percentile, 198 cfs median, 685 cfs 90th percentile, 9,710 cfs maximum) and the WVDNR-listed 11-mile float; 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 corridorMullens to Pineville; 11 mi; Class II+ upper Guyandotte context
WVDNR’s District 4 float-trip table lists the 11-mile Mullens–Pineville trip; the Guyandotte Water Trail guide describes Class 2+ rapids in the river’s upper section and identifies Mullens/Pineville access.
- Public endpoint chainSt Rt 16 Bridge at Mullens 37.5627,-81.4068 to Pineville 37.5744,-81.5355
WVDNR’s access inventory identifies both endpoints as public Guyandotte River pull-offs/access sites. Confirm the Mullens carry, parking, and launch-side road exposure before committing.
- GaugeUSGS 03202300 discharge telemetry
Official downstream same-river proxy used for the upper Guyandotte planning screen; verify current value and trend alongside local rainfall, debris, visual conditions, and access.
Verify it yourselfCheck the source links
Use these links to double-check the gauge, route details, and access notes before you head out.
- WVDNR District 4 fishing and float-trip guide
- WVDNR boating and approved water trails
- Guyandotte River Water Trail guide
- Upper Guyandotte watershed recreation plan
- Twin Falls Resort State Park camping context
- Town of Gilbert Guyandotte paddling image context
- USGS 03202300 monitoring location
- USGS 03202300 current conditions
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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 Pineville, WV and treats 100 cfs to 700 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 St Rt 16 Bridge at Mullens WVDNR public pull-off and ends at Pineville WVDNR public stream access (Willow Street / SR 97), about 11 mi on the water.
Is this Guyandotte 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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