West Virginia whitewater - Big Coal River - Marsh Fork, Raleigh County
Raleigh
county,
Sundial to Whitesville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 9 miles
This section of Big Coal River - Marsh Fork in Raleigh County is 9 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in West Virginia are easier than the national norm, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. This stretch has has enough mileage, good for a one day paddling trip. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. Great
exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Sundial to Whitesville section is just one of many. The starting location is a short drive from Beckley, if you're not familiar with
the area there's a road map further down the page. There are some good hotels near the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The beautiful scenery of Raleigh County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle.
Briefly about the general area: You might want to pay a visit to Coon Hollow if you're here at Big Coal River - Marsh Fork. Summertime highs at Big Coal River - Marsh Fork regularly tend to be in the 80's while night lows are frequently in the 60's.
High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 40's while Big Coal River - Marsh Fork nighttime low temperatures all through the winter are in the 20's. Big Coal River - Marsh Fork is a pretty wet place ordinarily with a good deal of rain; July is the month that gets the most rain while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
21 miles away
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