Winter Paddling: Update
The trees have been cleared to Camp Branch, making the hike in and out a bit easier. The gate is still locked as of 2/5/10.
If you're running the upper, paddle through Garden Hole and take out at the mouth of Camp Branch. The rapids between Garden Hole & Camp Branch are worth it (just don't miss the creek). If you're running the gorge, hike down the creek from the Garden Hole road. Hiking in and out of the actual Garden Hole isn't advised at this point. Of course, the easiest access is just putting in at Bartlick or Haysi & through to Rat Hole.
Another great October led to an even better November. Good flow every single day as the drawdown continued and warmer weekends kept steady traffic down the gorge.
December into spring bring plenty of paddling days with consistent natural flows. Not hard to find takers on those crisp winter days, because it's hard to beat a snowy run down the Fork.
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