West Virginia | Logan County / Guyandotte River Water Trail

Guyandotte River

Three Mile Curve access to Four Seasons Country Store

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Distance4.3 mi
DifficultyEasy
Typical timeAbout 3–4 hr depending on flow
ShuttleCar shuttle
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Quick facts and what's next

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DifficultyeasyEasy Class I-II moving water over 4.3 miles; active boat control and self-rescue readiness remain necessary.
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 verified lodging or campgrounds around Man, Logan, Chief Logan State Park, or nearby public/private sites; confirm reservations, fees, fire rules, and overnight parking separately.
SeasonApr-OctSpring through fall; September is suitable when the direct or same-river gauge is stable, rainfall is limited, water quality is acceptable, daylight is ample, and both public accesses are open.

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Plan your trip

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Access and shuttle

4.3-mile Guyandotte Water Trail Trip 12 from Three Mile Curve access to Four Seasons Country Store access, with named public endpoints and direct USGS telemetry.

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Start

Put-in

Three Mile Curve access
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Confirm the Three Mile Curve access carry, parking, signage, and river-entry point before unloading.

Finish

Take-out

Four Seasons Country Store access
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Confirm the Four Seasons Country Store access carry, parking, signage, and any local permission before launch.

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Access caveats and watch for

Access caveats

  • Confirm the Three Mile Curve access carry, parking, signage, and river-entry point before unloading.
  • Confirm the Four Seasons Country Store access 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.

Why this score

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Gauge, thresholds, and timing

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Gauge siteGuyandotte River at Logan, WV
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Target band180 cfs to 1,800 cfs
Low threshold75 cfs
High threshold8,000 cfs
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Main source behind this scoreConservative 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 3 Trip 12 publishes the named access pair and 4.3-mile reach; no official runnable range published
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What 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 corridorThree Mile Curve access to Four Seasons Country Store access; Trip 12; 4.3 mi; about 4 feet per mile gradient

    Map 3 identifies a 4.3-mile reach ending at a gravel ramp behind Four Seasons Country Store, which also advertises kayak rental and shuttle service.

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  • 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.

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  • 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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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 Three Mile Curve access and ends at Four Seasons Country Store access, about 4.3 mi on the water.

Is this Guyandotte River route good for beginners?

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