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Guyandotte River
Pineville public access to Baileysville public access
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Route location
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Need to know
Why this call
Conditions
Gauge history and hourly forecast
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Gauge detail
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Gauge
Recent trend
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Gauge source
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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
Launch points, shuttle details, distance, and access notes.
Route logistics
Access and shuttle
Thirteen-mile Guyandotte Water Trail float from the new Pineville access to Baileysville, using the nearby Pineville discharge gauge and a conservative local screen.
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Put-in
Pineville WVDNR public stream access (Willow Street / SR 97)The Pineville article describes a new Willow Street/SR 97 gravel ramp with a large parking area; confirm signage, carry path, hours, and any city/WVDNR closure before launch.
Take-out
Baileysville WVDNR public accessBaileysville is a WVDNR-listed access anchor; verify the exact river-entry point, parking, and shuttle staging rather than using an adjacent bridge shoulder.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- The Pineville article describes a new Willow Street/SR 97 gravel ramp with a large parking area; confirm signage, carry path, hours, and any city/WVDNR closure before launch.
- Baileysville is a WVDNR-listed access anchor; verify the exact river-entry point, parking, and shuttle staging rather than using an adjacent bridge shoulder.
- Do not substitute R.D. Bailey tailwater or lake launches for the Baileysville take-out, and do not continue toward the dam or lake without a separate route and hazard plan.
Watch for
- USGS 03202300 discharge outside the conservative 60–2,000 cfs screen, a sharp rise, or a mismatch between Pineville telemetry and local conditions.
- Shallow riffles, strainers, submerged debris, cold water, private banks, bridge turbulence, limited cell service, and fast water after heavy rain.
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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 Pineville, WV |
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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 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 13-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 corridorPineville to Baileysville; 13 mi; Class I-II planning profile
WVDNR’s District 4 float-trip table lists the 13-mile Pineville–Baileysville trip; the Guyandotte Water Trail guide documents the approved water-trail corridor and class framework.
- Public endpoint chainPineville Willow Street/SR 97 access to Baileysville access
WVDNR opened a new Pineville ramp on Willow Street off SR 97 in 2024 and publishes the Pineville and Baileysville access anchors in its public-access inventory. Confirm the exact launch carry and parking at Pineville because the article does not publish a separate surveyed coordinate.
- GaugeUSGS 03202300 discharge telemetry
Official same-river gauge used for the route planning screen; verify current value and trend before launch.
Verify it yourselfCheck the source links
Use these links to double-check the gauge, route details, and access notes before you head out.
- WVDNR Pineville public stream access announcement
- WVDNR District 4 fishing and float-trip guide
- Guyandotte River Water Trail guide
- WVDNR boating and approved water trails
- WVU DIY Outdoors Guyandotte River
- R.D. Bailey Lake camping and boating
- 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 Pineville WVDNR public stream access (Willow Street / SR 97) and ends at Baileysville WVDNR public access, about 13 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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