West Virginia whitewater - Big Clear Creek, Greenbrier County

Greenbrier county, CR 1 bridge to Anjean section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-V     4.5 miles
  The CR 1 bridge to Anjean section of Big Clear Creek in Greenbrier County is 4.5 miles long and has been rated as a class III-V section by American Whitewater. The wonderful Greenbrier County scenery and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Whitewater rafting
    and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling
places. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip.

Briefly about the general area:
All the water falling down from the sky makes Big Clear Creek a wet site; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain; February is the month with the least moisture.
At Big Clear Creek during the warmest time of the year highs are in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 50's. Daytime highs all through the winter are in the 40's; through the dark hours in the wintertime at Big Clear Creek temperatures plunge to the 10's.
 

Big Clear Creek, CR 1 bridge to Anjean road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-V
Length: 4.5 miles
Average Gradient: 100 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.06019
Longitude: -80.6077

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 0
Longitude: 0

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Current weather conditions at Big Clear Creek, West Virginia
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Local climate location: RICHWOOD 20 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

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20 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Big Clear Creek.
 Whitewater Near Big Clear Creek:
Laurel Creek - Cherry Tributary, Nicholas County , 8 miles away, Class III+(V) - 5.3 miles long (Jetsville to Fenwick)
Little Laurel Creek, Greenbrier/Nicholas County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV - 5.1 miles long (CR39/11 to confluence with Cherry River)
Cherry River, Nicholas County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (Watergate Inn to Gauley River)
Panther Creek, Nicholas County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.3 miles long (Confluence with Jim's Branch to confluence with Gauley River)
Cherry River - South Fork, Nicholas/Greenbrier County , 11 miles away, Class II-III+ - 6 miles long (Beech Lick Run to Richwood)
Cherry River - North Fork, Nicholas/Greenbrier County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 13 miles long (Third West Virginia 39 and 55 Bridge to Richwood)
Cranberry River, Nicholas County , 13 miles away, Class II-IV - 7 miles long (Big Rock Camping Area to Gauley River)
Gauley River, Nicholas County , 14 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 8.4 miles long (Curtin Bridge to confluence with Big Beaver Creek)
Hominy Creek, Nicholas County , 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 12 miles long (Hominy Falls to Mt. Nebo)
Anglins Creek, Nicholas County , 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 9.5 miles long (CR 17/2 bridge to confluence of Meadow River)
 Ski Areas Near Big Clear Creek:
Winterplace, West Virginia , 43 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 47 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 51 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 96 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 99 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 115 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 118 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 126 miles away, 365 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 129 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 134 miles away, 500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Big Clear Creek:
Americas Best Value Inn, Lewisburg , 18 miles away
Lewisburg Super 8 Motel, Lewisburg , 18 miles away
Best Western Summersville Lake Motor Lodge, Summersville , 20 miles away
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Summersville, Wv, Summersville , 20 miles away
Summersville Super 8 Motel, Summersville , 20 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Big Clear Creek:
Big Rock Campground, Nicholas County, 14 miles away
Summit Lake Campground, Greenbrier County, 15 miles away
Summersville Music Park Campground, Summersville, 17 miles away
 Trails Near Big Clear Creek:
Perry Ridge Trail, Nicholas County , 13 miles away
Hinkle Branch Trail, Nicholas County , 13 miles away
Fork Mountain Trail, Greenbrier County , 14 miles away
Barrenshe Trail, Nicholas County , 14 miles away
Harris Siding Trail, Nicholas County , 14 miles away
 National Parks Near Big Clear Creek:
Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 39 miles away
Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 39 miles away

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