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 rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in West Virginia are often easier than in other states, so keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. If you're coming from Oak Hill it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. 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. The natural beauty of West Virginia and the playfulness of the water
attract people from near and far. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. And of course, there
are campgrounds nearby. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well.
Briefly about the general area: Since you're here at Armstrong Creek why not check out Stop Hollow. Armstrong Creek sees pretty high levels of rain; the month with most of the rain is July, and October is when it's the driest. Summer at Armstrong Creek arrives with high temperatures in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 60's. High temperatures during the winter are normally in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Armstrong Creek.
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