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West Virginia whitewater - Big Clear Creek, Greenbrier County
Greenbrier
county,
Anjean to Kessler section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-III 4 miles
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The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. The beautiful scenery of Greenbrier County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. The Anjean to Kessler section of Big Clear Creek is 4 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This is the only paddling stretch along Big Clear |
Creek. There's camping available near Big Clear Creek. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.
Briefly about the general area:
| Big Clear Creek sees pretty high levels of rainfall; through the month of July you get the most rain around here while February is typically the driest month. For the period of the summertime, highs typically are in the 80's at Big Clear Creek. During the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 50's. All through the winter highs are in the 40's, and nighttime lows during the winter for Big Clear Creek tend to be in the 10's.
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QUICK STATS
AW Class:
II-III
Length:
4
miles
Average Gradient: 60 fpm
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Paddler input for Big Clear Creek, West Virginia:
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