Koontz Flume Rapids is a stretch of rapids in Fayette County, West Virginia, in the Central Appalachians region. It lies about 7.7 miles northeast of Ansted and roughly 89.1 miles northwest of Roanoke as the crow flies.
The Central Appalachians are a high, rugged plateau of sandstone and shale with mixed oak, hemlock and northern hardwood forest and a cool, wet climate. Streams drop steeply through gorges and hollows over sandstone ledges.
There are 15 recorded rapids in Fayette County. Lower Mash Rapids, is about 1.9 miles away. Upper Mash Rapids, is about 1.9 miles away. Heaven Help You Rapids, is about 2.9 miles away.
Koontz Flume Rapids is located at 38.2323° N, 81.0273° W. The listing is based on the USGS Geographic Names Information System, one of the sources compiled by the U.S. Geological Survey in its inventory of waterfalls and rapids of the conterminous United States. The position was verified on aerial imagery. Details on trails, parking and access have not been documented for this rapid yet.