West Virginia whitewater - Big Clear Creek, Greenbrier County

Greenbrier county, Anjean to Kessler section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     4 miles
  The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The Anjean to Kessler stretch of Big Clear Creek is 4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. For
    all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Big Clear Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Anjean to Kessler section is the only one. The scenic beauty of Greenbrier County and the playfulness of the water beats anything. This stretch has has enough mileage,
suitable for an afternoon trip.

Briefly about the general area:
The high level of rain makes Big Clear Creek a reasonably wet place; July is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month is February.
During the days of summer at Big Clear Creek highs are ordinarily in the 70's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 30's, and night lows at Big Clear Creek all through the wintertime ordinarily sink into the 10's.
 

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 4 miles
Average Gradient: 60 fpm
  

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Current weather conditions at Big Clear Creek, West Virginia
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Local climate location: MC ROSS 26 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Americas Best Value Inn Lewisburg, Lewisburg
19 miles away
Nestled below the Allegheny Mountains lies one of the world's best kept secrets, Lewisburg, West Virginia. Known for the historic aura of the surrounding areas, Lewisburg is becoming one of the most...

Best Western Summersville Lake Motor Lodge, Summersville
20 miles away
Come experience friendly customer service and convenient access to many local attractions such as Summersville Lake, Good Evening Ranch and the New River Gorge Bridge while staying at this Summersvill...

Quality Inn Lewisburg, Lewisburg
20 miles away
The Quality Inn of Lewisburg, conveniently located minutes from Greenbrier Valley Airport is your perfect choice when visiting Greenbrier County. Our hotel offers comfort, affordability and the very ...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Big Clear Creek.
 Ski Areas Near Big Clear Creek:
Winterplace, West Virginia , 36 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 55 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 57 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Big Clear Creek:
Americas Best Value Inn Lewisburg, Lewisburg , 19 miles away
Best Western Summersville Lake Motor Lodge, Summersville , 20 miles away
Quality Inn Lewisburg, Lewisburg , 20 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LEWISBURG, Lewisburg , 20 miles away
Super 8 Lewisburg, Lewisburg , 20 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Big Clear Creek:
Greenbrier River Campground, Alderson, 13 miles away
Babcock State Park, Clifftop, 18 miles away
Summersville Lake Retreat, Mt Nebo, 18 miles away
 Trails Near Big Clear Creek:
Perry Ridge Trail, Nicholas County , 20 miles away

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