West Virginia whitewater - Armstrong Creek, Fayette County Fayette county, Powellton to Kimberly section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     4.1 miles   The wonderful West Virginia scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Armstrong Creek make the trip here worthwhile. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in West Virginia tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Powellton to Kimberly section is one of     them. The starting location is a short drive from Oak Hill, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling rivers. The Powellton to Kimberly section of Armstrong Creek in West Virginia is 4.1 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: Stop Hollow is a splendid site to discover. Armstrong Creek is a wet site that gets a good deal of rainfall; July is the month that gets the most rain, and October meanwhile   is the driest month. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Armstrong Creek. Summer nighttime lows fall down to the 60's. During the winter highs are in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Armstrong Creek are in the 20's. Armstrong Creek, Powellton to Kimberly road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 4.1 miles Average Gradient: 50 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.09952 Longitude: -81.32393 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.14429 Longitude: -81.29341 Paddler input for Armstrong Creek, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Armstrong Creek, West Virginia Local climate location: LONDON LOCKS 6 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Holiday Inn OAK HILL-NEW RIVER GORGE, Oak Hill 14 miles away The Holiday Inn Hotel Oak Hill New River Gorge Home of the Western Hemispheres Largest Steel Arch Bridge is located in beautiful Fayette County- The heart of Southern West Virginia- within minutes of ... Quality Inn New River Gorge, Fayetteville 14 miles away Free Internet in all rooms. Deluxe Continental Breakfast. Pet Friendly. Just minutes from the famous New River Gorge Bridge whitewater rafting and rock climbing. Beautiful scenery and many state park... Comfort Inn New River, Oak Hill 16 miles away Renovated second quarter of 2008. Located only 4 miles from New River Gorge and whitewater rafting companies, and just minutes from the western hemiphere's largest steel arch bridge in beautiful Fayet...   All West Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in West Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Armstrong Creek, West Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Armstrong Creek, West Virginia. Find a whitewater outfitter in West Virginia Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Oak Hill, West Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Oak Hill, West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Armstrong Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Armstrong Creek.   Whitewater Near Armstrong Creek: Armstrong Creek - Powellton Fork, Fayette County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.2 miles long (McDunn to Powellton) Loop Creek, Fayette County , 4 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 9.3 miles long (North Page to Deepwater) Paint Creek, Fayette/ Kanawha County , 6 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.4 miles long (Westerly to Burnwell) Paint Creek, Fayette County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.6 miles long (Laurel Grove Church to Mossy) Paint Creek, Fayette County , 8 miles away, Class II-III+ - 4.1 miles long (Mossy to Westerly) New River, Fayette County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 6 miles long (Hawks Nest Dam to Gauley Bridge) Laurel Creek - New River Tributary, Fayette County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 1.5 miles long (Beckwith to Cotton Hill) Big Coal River - Clear Fork, Raleigh County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 9.4 miles long (Clear Creek to Ameagle) Mill Creek - New River Tributary, Fayette County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (Ansted to confluence of New River) Big Coal River - Clear Fork, Raleigh County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 7.1 miles long (Ameagle to Whitesville)   Ski Areas Near Armstrong Creek: Winterplace, West Virginia , 31 miles away, 603 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 93 miles away, 1500 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 100 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Armstrong Creek: Holiday Inn OAK HILL-NEW RIVER GORGE, Oak Hill , 14 miles away Quality Inn New River Gorge, Fayetteville , 14 miles away Comfort Inn New River, Oak Hill , 16 miles away Days Inn of Mount Hope, Mount Hope , 17 miles away Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites BECKLEY, Beckley , 19 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Armstrong Creek: New River Campground, Gauley Bridge, 8 miles away Plum Orchard Lake, Scarbro, 12 miles away Songer Whitewater, Hico, 14 miles away   National Parks Near Armstrong Creek: Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 16 miles away Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 16 miles away