West Virginia whitewater - Big Coal River - Marsh Fork, Raleigh County

Raleigh county, Arnett to Dry Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II+     6.3 miles
  The put-in location is a short drive from Beckley, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The natural beauty of West Virginia and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in West Virginia are often more forgiving than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The Arnett to Dry Creek stretch of Big Coal River - Marsh Fork is 6.3
    miles long and has been rated as a class II+ section by American Whitewater. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors
are great attractions for lots of people. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car.

Briefly about the general area:
All through the summer months at Big Coal River - Marsh Fork temperatures are ordinarily in the 80's with night lows in the 60's. Throughout the wintertime this place gets
 
highs in the 40's while Big Coal River - Marsh Fork overnight low temperatures throughout the winter are in the 20's. Big Coal River - Marsh Fork gets a good deal of water; July is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest month is January.
You might want to pay a visit to Lick Hollow while you're here at Big Coal River - Marsh Fork.

Big Coal River - Marsh Fork, Arnett to Dry Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II+
Length: 6.3 miles
Average Gradient: 35 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.83321
Longitude: -81.43506

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.85944
Longitude: -81.46417

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Current weather conditions at Big Coal River - Marsh Fork, West Virginia
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Local climate location: MADISON 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites BECKLEY, Beckley
16 miles away
The Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Beckley is located in Beckley, WV. The Beckley hotel is close to golf, whitewater rafting, hiking, biking, snow skiing, state parks, and outdoor dramas. The Beckley ho...

Country Inn And Suites By Carlson Beckley, Beckley
16 miles away
Country Inn & Suites Beckley is the only hotel in the area with swim thru indoor/outdoor pool. The pool and whirlpool are open year round. Closest hotel to Tamarack .4 miles. Enjoy complimentary conti...

Comfort Inn Beckley, Beckley
16 miles away
Free high-speed Internet access and free Comfort Sunshine Breakfast. Microwave and refrigerators, irons, ironing boards and voice mail in all rooms....



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Outdoors Recreation Near Beckley, West Virginia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Beckley, West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Big Coal River - Marsh Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Big Coal River - Marsh Fork.
 Whitewater Near Big Coal River - Marsh Fork:
Peachtree Creek, Raleigh County , 2 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 1.4 miles long (Pineknob to confluence of Marsh Fork of Big Coal River)
Big Coal River - Marsh Fork, Raleigh County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.2 miles long (Dry Creek to Sundial)
Sandlick Creek, Raleigh County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 3.6 miles long (Dameron to confluence with Marsh Fork of Big Coal River)
Big Coal River - Marsh Fork, Raleigh County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 8.5 miles long (Fairdale to Arnett)
Big Coal River - Marsh Fork, Raleigh County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 9 miles long (Sundial to Whitesville)
Big Coal River - Clear Fork, Raleigh County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 9.4 miles long (Clear Creek to Ameagle)
Big Coal River - Clear Fork, Raleigh County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 7.1 miles long (Ameagle to Whitesville)
Paint Creek, Fayette County , 11 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.6 miles long (Laurel Grove Church to Mossy)
Paint Creek, Fayette/ Kanawha County , 12 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.4 miles long (Westerly to Burnwell)
Paint Creek, Fayette County , 13 miles away, Class II-III+ - 4.1 miles long (Mossy to Westerly)
 Ski Areas Near Big Coal River - Marsh Fork:
Winterplace, West Virginia , 26 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 92 miles away, 365 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 95 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 97 miles away, 619 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 98 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 106 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 109 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 127 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 139 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 153 miles away, 850 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Big Coal River - Marsh Fork:
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites BECKLEY, Beckley , 16 miles away
Country Inn And Suites By Carlson Beckley, Beckley , 16 miles away
Comfort Inn Beckley, Beckley , 16 miles away
Park Inn And Suites Beckley, Beckley , 16 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Beckley, Beckley , 16 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Big Coal River - Marsh Fork:
Lake Stephens, Surveyor, 8 miles away
Lake Stephens Campground, Beckley, 13 miles away
 National Parks Near Big Coal River - Marsh Fork:
Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 20 miles away
Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 20 miles away

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