West Virginia whitewater - Armstrong Creek - Powellton Fork, Fayette County

Fayette county, McDunn to Powellton section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     3.2 miles
  The McDunn to Powellton section of Armstrong Creek - Powellton Fork is 3.2 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Oak Hill, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in West Virginia are often easier than in other states, so better not forget that rivers here are less demanding. The natural beauty of West Virginia and the cool fresh water beats anything. There
    are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the McDunn to Powellton section is one of them. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. Great exercise and spending some
quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. This is a somewhat short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times.

Briefly about the general area:
Armstrong Creek - Powellton Fork usually gets much rain; the wettest month of the year is frequently July, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest of the months is October. Black Gum Hollow is a splendid place to spend some time at.
Summertime highs at Armstrong Creek - Powellton Fork generally tend to be in the 80's. When the night
 
sets in temperatures drop down into the 60's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's with temperatures at Armstrong Creek - Powellton Fork dipping down into the 20's during winter nights.

Armstrong Creek - Powellton Fork, McDunn to Powellton road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 3.2 miles
Average Gradient: 120 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.06283
Longitude: -81.31419

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.09952
Longitude: -81.32393

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Local climate location: LONDON LOCKS 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Holiday Inn OAK HILL-NEW RIVER GORGE, Oak Hill
13 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...

Days Inn of Mount Hope, Mount Hope
15 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...



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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 - Powellton Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Armstrong Creek - Powellton Fork.
 Whitewater Near Armstrong Creek - Powellton Fork:
Armstrong Creek, Fayette County , 2 miles away, Class II-III - 4.1 miles long (Powellton to Kimberly)
Paint Creek, Fayette/ Kanawha County , 4 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.4 miles long (Westerly to Burnwell)
Paint Creek, Fayette County , 5 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.6 miles long (Laurel Grove Church to Mossy)
Loop Creek, Fayette County , 5 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 9.3 miles long (North Page to Deepwater)
Paint Creek, Fayette County , 5 miles away, Class II-III+ - 4.1 miles long (Mossy to Westerly)
Big Coal River - Clear Fork, Raleigh County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 9.4 miles long (Clear Creek to Ameagle)
New River, Fayette County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 6 miles long (Hawks Nest Dam to Gauley Bridge)
Laurel Creek - New River Tributary, Fayette County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 1.5 miles long (Beckwith to Cotton Hill)
Big Coal River - Clear Fork, Raleigh County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 7.1 miles long (Ameagle to Whitesville)
Sandlick Creek, Raleigh County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 3.6 miles long (Dameron to confluence with Marsh Fork of Big Coal River)
 Ski Areas Near Armstrong Creek - Powellton Fork:
Winterplace, West Virginia , 29 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 94 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Armstrong Creek - Powellton Fork:
Holiday Inn OAK HILL-NEW RIVER GORGE, Oak Hill , 13 miles away
Quality Inn New River Gorge, Fayetteville , 14 miles away
Days Inn of Mount Hope, Mount Hope , 15 miles away
Comfort Inn New River, Oak Hill , 16 miles away
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites BECKLEY, Beckley , 17 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Armstrong Creek - Powellton Fork:
New River Campground, Gauley Bridge, 10 miles away
Plum Orchard Lake, Scarbro, 11 miles away
Appalachian Wildwaters Campground, Oak Hill, 14 miles away
 National Parks Near Armstrong Creek - Powellton Fork:
Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 15 miles away
Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 15 miles away

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