Back Fork of the Elk

2006

Confluence of Sugar Creek to Big Sycamore

4.6 Miles

Class II-IV

Avg Gradient: 55 fpm
Max Gradient: 55 fpm

Gauge: Elk Below Webster Springs, WV

*Pictures compliments of Dave Brisell
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4/1/06
Level: 5.69 ft, 1240 cfs
Level is a reasonable minimum.
Craft: Thrillseeker

100 yds from put-in on Sugar Creek - 8ft ledge after bend to right. Run left of center.


Bruce Sugar Creek Ledge	John Sugar Creek Ledge

Tandem Canoe
at Sugar Creek Ledge

Continue to confluence of Back Fork, easy maneuvering, good play. After confluence, more easy maneuvering for what seems to be a long period of time until 1st horizon line is reached.

The 1st drop is a double ledge ran right of center.

Cannot recall 2nd. However, we probably ran it anywhere from center to left.
The 3rd is the biggest, about 12ft. Ran right of center angled at 11 o'clock.

The 4th is a double drop ran far left with back ender potential. Stay left of flume.

The 5th is a shallow approach starting left of center working left.

The 6th, just above the bridge is actually a slide best ran on the right.
Stay out of the crack!

Below is the last good drop.