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

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Current weather conditions at Big Sandy River - Tug Fork, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, West Virginia
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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...



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

   

OUTDOORS
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

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