West Virginia whitewater - Big Beaver Creek, Nicholas County
Nicholas
county,
Craigsville to Gauley River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS IV-V+ 4.5 miles
The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The wonderful Nicholas County scenery and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good
length for a morning trip. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of
people. The Craigsville to Gauley River stretch of Big Beaver Creek in West Virginia is 4.5 miles long and is a class IV-V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater.
Briefly about the general area: For the period of the warm days of summer, highs generally are in the 80's at Big Beaver Creek while nighttime lows are generally in the 60's. Highs all through the winter are typically in the 40's; after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Big Beaver Creek dip into the 20's. Big Beaver Creek gets lots of water; through the month of July you get the most rain around here while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
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