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Guyandotte RiverSt Rt 16 Bridge at Mullens to Pineville public access

Guyandotte River St Rt 16 Bridge at Mullens to Pineville public access is a 11 mi Class II+ run documented by official route and access sources.

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Distance11 mi
DifficultyModerate
Typical timeAbout 6–9 hr depending on flow
ShuttleCar shuttle
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

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Distance, difficulty, rules and camping
On-water distance11 miSt Rt 16 Bridge at Mullens to Pineville public access
DifficultymoderateModerate Class II+ moving water with an 11-mile commitment; paddlers need active boat control, scouting judgment, and self-rescue readiness.
ShuttleCar shuttleLeave the shuttle at Pineville WVDNR access, then return east on WV 97/Route 16 toward Mullens. Confirm safe roadside staging and both access carries before launch.
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 separately verified lodging or Twin Falls/Mullens-area camping as a basecamp; confirm current reservations, fees, fire rules, water quality, and overnight parking.
SeasonApr-OctLate spring through fall; September is a shoulder-season option only after local upper-river scouting, stable proxy telemetry, limited rainfall, and confirmed public access.

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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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St Rt 16 Bridge at Mullens WVDNR public pull-off
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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.

Finish

Take-out

Pineville WVDNR public stream access (Willow Street / SR 97)
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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 notes and hazards

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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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 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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What water level is best for the St Rt 16 Bridge at Mullens to Pineville 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 St Rt 16 Bridge at Mullens to Pineville public access route on the Guyandotte River 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), 11 mi on the water.

Is the St Rt 16 Bridge at Mullens to Pineville public access route on the Guyandotte River suitable for beginners?

This is listed as a moderate 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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