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   This section of Armstrong Creek in Fayette County is 4.1 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III section. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in West Virginia are often more forgiving than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. If you're coming from Oak Hill it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. The scenic beauty of West Virginia and the cool fresh water attract people     from near and far. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. The Powellton to Kimberly stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: Throughout the months of summer here at Armstrong Creek, high temperatures mostly get into the 80's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Armstrong   Creek are in the 20's. Stop Hollow is a good spot to go to close by. Much rain falls at Armstrong Creek; the month with most of the rain is July, and October is when it's the driest. 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 Oakhill/New River Gorge, Wv, 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, Fayetteville 14 miles away The Quality Inn New River is minutes from the New River Gorge Bridge and outdoor recreational activities like golfing, hunting, fishing, rock climbing and white water rafting at New River Gorge Nation... Days Inn of Mount Hope, Mount Hope 16 miles away The Days Inn Mount Hope will provide you with the comforts of home. Whether traveling on business or leisure you will find ideal accommodations. Free Wireless Internet Access, Free Continental Breakfa...   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 Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 109 miles away, 365 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 112 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 113 miles away, 619 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 115 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 139 miles away, 850 vertical feet Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 141 miles away, 600 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 141 miles away, 1000 vertical feet   Hotels Near Armstrong Creek: Holiday Inn Oakhill/New River Gorge, Wv, Oak Hill , 14 miles away Quality Inn New River, Fayetteville , 14 miles away Days Inn of Mount Hope, Mount Hope , 16 miles away Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites BECKLEY, Beckley , 19 miles away Country Inn And Suites By Carlson Beckley, Beckley , 19 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Armstrong Creek: Drift-a-bit white water, Fayetteville, 14 miles away Fayetteville Mountain Laurel, Fayetteville, 15 miles away Passages To Adventure Campground, Fayetteville, 15 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