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West Virginia whitewater, Big Coal River - Clear Fork
Raleigh
county,
Ameagle to Whitesville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-II 7.1 miles
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If you're coming from Beckley it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The nature scenery of West Virginia and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The Ameagle to Whitesville stretch of Big Coal River - Clear Fork is 7.1 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. Whitewater |
rafting and kayaking spots in West Virginia tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a
| bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There's camping available near Big Coal River - Clear Fork. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, | |
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doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots.
Briefly about the general area: Lots of folks from Dorothy come to Big Coal River - Clear Fork, and a wonderful location to stop by is
Bacon Hollow. Summertime highs at Big Coal River - Clear Fork ordinarily tend to be in the 80's, and the night is a little chillier of course, generally in the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's; winter nights
come with lows in the 20's to Big Coal River - Clear Fork. All the water falling down from the sky makes Big Coal River - Clear Fork a wet place. For the period of July this area sees the most rain while January is frequently the driest month.
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Big Coal River - Clear Fork, Ameagle to Whitesville road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
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Stats
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Weather
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These outdoors activities are available near Big Coal River - Clear Fork. |
| Ski Areas Near Big Coal River - Clear Fork:
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Winterplace, West Virginia
, 32 miles away, 603 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs |
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Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina
, 98 miles away, 365 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs |
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| Hotels Near Big Coal River - Clear Fork:
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Days Inn Charleston East, Charleston
, 20 miles away |
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Knights Inn Charleston East, Charleston
, 20 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express CHARLESTON-KANAWHA CITY, Charleston
, 20 miles away |
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Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Charleston South, WV, Charleston
, 20 miles away |
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Red Roof Inn Charleston-Kanawha City WV, Charleston
, 20 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Big Coal River - Clear Fork:
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Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV
, 23 miles away |
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Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV
, 23 miles away |
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Twin Falls Resort State Park, West Virginia
, 18 miles away |
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Kanawha State Forest, West Virginia
, 21 miles away |
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Hawks Nest State Park, West Virginia
, 27 miles away |
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