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 stretch of Big Clear Creek is 4.5 miles long and it is classified as a class III-V section by American Whitewater. The average West Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip. The natural beauty of Greenbrier County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. The campgrounds
    here at Big Clear Creek are pretty good. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.
You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good rivers for that around here.

Briefly about the general area:
Big Clear Creek is a pretty wet place typically with lots of precipitation; the month with most of the rain is July, and February is the month with the least moisture.
All through the months of summer at Big Clear Creek temperatures are generally in the 80's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's with temperatures at Big Clear Creek dipping down into the 10's throughout winter nights.
 

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

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Super 8 Lewisburg, Lewisburg
18 miles away
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Quality Inn Lewisburg, Lewisburg
18 miles away
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Hampton Inn Lewisburg, Lewisburg
18 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
 Marinas Near Big Clear Creek:
Bluestone Marina, Alderson , 18 miles away
 Hotels Near Big Clear Creek:
Super 8 Lewisburg, Lewisburg , 18 miles away
Quality Inn Lewisburg, Lewisburg , 18 miles away
Hampton Inn Lewisburg, Lewisburg , 18 miles away
Relax Inn Lewisburg, Lewisburg , 18 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LEWISBURG, Lewisburg , 18 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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