West Virginia whitewater - Big Sandy River - Tug Fork, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, McDowell Mingo WV Buchannan VA County
McDowell Mingo WV Buchannan VA
county,
Panther to Wharncliffe section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 8.7 miles
The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in West Virginia are often easier than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The scenic beauty of West Virginia and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come.
This section of Big Sandy River - Tug Fork in West Virginia is 8.7 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Panther to Wharncliffe section is one of them. No matter if
you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. When you're paddling down a Cumberland Plateau Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too.
Briefly about the general area: The warmest time of the year at Big Sandy River - Tug Fork arrives with high temperatures in the 80's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's.
For the period of the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's, and nighttime lows during the winter for Big Sandy River - Tug Fork tend to be in the 20's. Big Sandy River - Tug Fork is a wet site that gets a great deal of rain; July is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month of the year is October. A splendid site to go to in the vicinity of Big Sandy River - Tug Fork is Trent Hollow.
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