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RiverBrain

West Virginia – US

Class
III- to IV-
Length
11 Mile(s)
Gradient
10 FPM
Typical season
January to January

Current Flow

2,500 CFS

Gauge height: 1.98 FT

Reading from Sep 29, 2026 3:00 AM EDT

▼ -3.33/hr (12h) ▼ -49.17/hr (24h)

Visual
Primary gauge
NEW RIVER AT HINTON, WV Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗
Weather · Hinton, WV Today 78° / 51°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny Tomorrow 83° / 54°F Sunny

Recommended levels

Minimum—
Average—
Maximum—

Recommended use

  • Kayaking
  • Rafting
  • Canoeing
  • SUP
  • Packrafting
  • Fishing

Struck-through craft are not recommended for this run.

Flow history — last 6 days

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Rapids

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Access

Type Name Elevation Camping Water Boat ramp Vehicle access Description
Put-In Bluestone Dam — No No No All Vehicles
Take-Out Sandstone — No No No All Vehicles

Camps

No river camps added yet.

Permit

No permit is required, or permit info hasn't been added yet.

Fishing

No fish species have been associated with this run yet.

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