Huntington-Ashland, West Virginia-Kentucky-Ohio Metropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Huntington-Ashland, West Virginia-Kentucky-Ohio is not exactly whitewater paddling city USA but if you get in your car you can get to some good whitewater. The whitewater stretches nearby are listed below for your convenience. It's not a very long list of nearby whitewater as you can see but not too bad either. Spending some time picking the right whitewater stretch will make you paddling trip more enjoyable. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Huntington-Ashland, West Virginia-Kentucky-Ohio: Whitewater 0 to 25 miles from Huntington-Ashland, West Virginia-Kentucky-Ohio Mud River, West Virginia, Ona to Blue Sulphur Road bridge, 22 miles away, class I-II(III), 1 miles long. Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Huntington-Ashland, West Virginia-Kentucky-Ohio Little Sandy River, Kentucky, Sandy Hook to Grayson Lake, 39 miles away, class I-II, 27 miles long. Tygarts Creek, Kentucky, Olive Hill to Kentucky 182, 42 miles away, class I-II, 12.2 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Huntington-Ashland, West Virginia-Kentucky-Ohio Russell Fork, Kentucky, Gorge takeout to Elkhorn City, 63 miles away, class II(III), 2 miles long. Hocking River, Ohio, 1/4 mile above Rock Mill Road to Mt Zion Road, 72 miles away, class II-IV, 0.75 miles long. Paint Creek, Ohio, Paint Creek Reservoir to Route 41 Bridge, 69 miles away, class I-II(III), 7 miles long. Rocky Fork Creek, Ohio, McCropping Mill Road to Paint Creek, 73 miles away, class II, 7.5 miles long. Grassy Creek, Virginia, Breaks to Russell Fork, 64 miles away, class IV+, 2 miles long. Pound River, Virginia, Route 739 to Route 611, 66 miles away, class I-II(III), 2 miles long. Pound River, Virginia, Route 624 to Pound Fishing Access, 68 miles away, class I-II, 8.5 miles long. Prater Creek, Virginia, Prater to Haysi, 70 miles away, class II-III, 7.5 miles long. Russell Fork, Virginia, Virginia 611 to Garden Hole Road, 66 miles away, class II-III+, 3 miles long. Russell Fork, Virginia, Garden Hole Road to Kentucky takeout, 64 miles away, class IV-V+, 3.8 miles long. Big Sandy River - Tug Fork, West Virginia, Panther to Wharncliffe, 65 miles away, class I-II, 8.7 miles long. Big Sandy River - Tug Fork, West Virginia, Wharncliffe to Devon, 60 miles away, class I-II, 8.8 miles long. Buffalo Creek - Guyandotte Tributary, West Virginia, Accoville to Man, 60 miles away, class I-II, 3.2 miles long. Guyandotte River, West Virginia, Simon to R D Bailey Lake backwaters, 71 miles away, class I-III, 8 miles long. Little Coal River - Pond Fork, West Virginia, Rocklick to Van, 66 miles away, class I-III, 13.8 miles long. Little Coal River. Pond Fork, West Virginia, Van to Madison, 58 miles away, class I-II, 12.2 miles long. Little Huff Creek, West Virginia, Confluence with Muzzle Creek to Justice, 68 miles away, class II-III, 6.3 miles long. * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the middle of the river section listed, actual driving distance is longer. Other Outdoors Recreation Nearby: Ski Resorts near Huntington-Ashland, West Virginia-Kentucky-Ohio: Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Huntington-Ashland, West Virginia-Kentucky-Ohio Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio, 63 miles, vertical drop 600 feet Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Huntington-Ashland, West Virginia-Kentucky-Ohio Winterplace, West Virginia, 109 miles, vertical drop 603 feet Hawksnest, North Carolina, 135 miles, vertical drop 619 feet Ski Beech, North Carolina, 135 miles, vertical drop 830 feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, 135 miles, vertical drop 1200 feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina, 141 miles, vertical drop 365 feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina, 142 miles, vertical drop 700 feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina, 142 miles, vertical drop 225 feet Mad River, Ohio, 132 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Clear Fork, Ohio, 114 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Snow Trails, Ohio, 119 miles, vertical drop 300 feet * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the ski areas listed, actual driving distance is longer. National Parks near Huntington-Ashland, West Virginia-Kentucky-Ohio: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Huntington-Ashland, West Virginia-Kentucky-Ohio Gauley River National Recreation Area, 100 miles New River Gorge National River, 100 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Huntington-Ashland, West Virginia-Kentucky-Ohio Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, 173 miles Blue Ridge Parkway, 158 miles Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, 163 miles Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 166 miles Obed Wild & Scenic River, 195 miles * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the parks listed, actual driving distance is longer. Important Outdoors Safety Information       Go to West Virginia-Kentucky-Ohio Rivers