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 beautiful scenery of West Virginia and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. This stretch of Big Sandy River - Tug Fork is 8.7 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Panther to Wharncliffe section is one of them. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd     better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whitewater paddling here in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains is a great experience. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. Briefly about the general area: During the days of summer highs here at Big Sandy River - Tug Fork get into the 80's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 60's. During the wintertime highs are ordinarily in the 40's; during the dark hours in the winter at Big Sandy River - Tug Fork   temperatures descend to the 20's. All the water falling down from the sky makes Big Sandy River - Tug Fork a wet place; July is the month that gets the most rain, and October is the month with the least moisture. A great location to stop at near Big Sandy River - Tug Fork is Trent Hollow. Big Sandy River - Tug Fork, Panther to Wharncliffe road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 8.7 miles Average Gradient: 20 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.48249 Longitude: -81.8957 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.5437 Longitude: -81.96361 Paddler input for Big Sandy River - Tug Fork, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Big Sandy River - Tug Fork, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, West Virginia Local climate location: WILLIAMSON 17 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Comfort Inn Grundy, Grundy 17 miles away Free continental breakfast, free WIFI in all rooms and public areas of the hotel. Five minutes to Appalachian Law School and just ten minutes to Appalachian Pharmacy School. Thirty minutes to Breaks... Chief Logan Ldg Htl & Conf Ctr, Logan 19 miles away Chief Logan Lodge is southern WV?s newest hotel, restaurant and conference center. Featuring 75 rooms and suites w/ wireless internet, continental breakfast, indoor pool, fitness room and hot tub, tra... Aracoma Hotel, Logan 19 miles away Located in Downtown Logan, West Virginia, the Aracoma Hotel is one of West Virginias Historic Inns. Our historic guests registry includes Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, The R...   Cumberland Plateau Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains. Cumberland Plateau Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Cumberland Plateau Mountains. All West Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in West Virginia. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Big Sandy River - Tug Fork.   Whitewater Near Big Sandy River - Tug Fork: Big Sandy River - Tug Fork, Mingo WV/Pike KY County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 8.8 miles long (Wharncliffe to Devon) Little Huff Creek, Wyoming County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 6.3 miles long (Confluence with Muzzle Creek to Justice) Guyandotte River, Wyoming County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 8 miles long (Simon to R D Bailey Lake backwaters) Buffalo Creek - Guyandotte Tributary, Logan County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 3.2 miles long (Accoville to Man) Prater Creek, Dickenson County , 27 miles away, Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (Prater to Haysi) Little River - Clinch R. Tributary, Tazewell County , 27 miles away, Class I-II - 17.5 miles long (Wardell to Clinch River) Little Coal River - Pond Fork, Boone County , 28 miles away, Class I-III - 13.8 miles long (Rocklick to Van) Grassy Creek, Dickenson County , 28 miles away, Class IV+ - 2 miles long (Breaks to Russell Fork) Clinch River, Russell County , 28 miles away, Class I-III - 8 miles long (Pucketts Hole to Nash Ford) Clinch River, Tazewell/ Russell County , 29 miles away, Class I-II - 13.5 miles long (Taylor's Mill to Cedar Bluff)   Ski Areas Near Big Sandy River - Tug Fork: Winterplace, West Virginia , 56 miles away, 603 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 72 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 76 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 76 miles away, 365 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 76 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 94 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Big Sandy River - Tug Fork: Comfort Inn Grundy, Grundy , 17 miles away Chief Logan Ldg Htl & Conf Ctr, Logan , 19 miles away Aracoma Hotel, Logan , 19 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LOGAN, Logan , 19 miles away Super 8 Logan, Logan , 19 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Big Sandy River - Tug Fork: Panther State Forest, Panther, 3 miles away Twin Hollow Campground, Gilbert, 7 miles away Chief Logan State Park, Logan, 19 miles away   National Parks Near Big Sandy River - Tug Fork: Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 57 miles away Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 57 miles away