Williams River
Webster Co. · 33 mi · Class II–III
208CFS/ 2.11 ft
Optimal→Stable
Optimal: 100–500 CFS · USGS #03186500
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Monongahela National Forest · WV Native Brook Trout Stream · Highland Scenic Highway
The Williams River is a small, remote mountain river in the heart of the Monongahela National Forest, flowing past the Cranberry Wilderness and through some of the finest native brook trout water in the eastern U.S. When it runs, the river offers tight technical Class II–III paddling through a deep hemlock canyon. Scenic Highway 150 follows the river for easy access.
Trip sections
Tea Creek to Three Forks — Class II, upper river, brook trout
Three Forks to Dyer — Class II–III, gorge section
Dyer to Gauley confluence — Class II, lower reach
Outfitters
Cranberry Wilderness Backcountry
USFS ranger district for Williams River info
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