West Virginia whitewater - Big Sandy River - Tug Fork, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Mingo WV/Pike KY County

Mingo WV/Pike KY county, Wharncliffe to Devon section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     8.8 miles
  The Wharncliffe to Devon section of Big Sandy River - Tug Fork in West Virginia is 8.8 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. The scenic beauty of West Virginia and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find
    a large number of good places. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. When you're paddling down a Cumberland Plateau Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. There
aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Wharncliffe to Devon section is one of them.

Briefly about the general area:
Near Big Sandy River - Tug Fork you hit upon Pounding Mill Branch which is a wonderful spot to pop by. High temperatures at Big
 
Sandy River - Tug Fork during the months of summer are in the 80's. Once the sun is down it descends down to the 60's. Throughout the winter this place gets highs in the 40's, and night lows throughout the wintertime for Big Sandy River - Tug Fork tend to be in the 20's.
Big Sandy River - Tug Fork sees pretty high levels of rain; the wettest month of the year is usually July, that's the one that rains the most while October is typically the driest month.

Big Sandy River - Tug Fork, Wharncliffe to Devon road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 8.8 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.5437
Longitude: -81.96361

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.5381
Longitude: -82.06311

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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 13 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn Grundy, Grundy
16 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
16 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
17 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, McDowell Mingo WV Buchannan VA County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 8.7 miles long (Panther to Wharncliffe)
Little Huff Creek, Wyoming County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 6.3 miles long (Confluence with Muzzle Creek to Justice)
Buffalo Creek - Guyandotte Tributary, Logan County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 3.2 miles long (Accoville to Man)
Guyandotte River, Wyoming County , 19 miles away, Class I-III - 8 miles long (Simon to R D Bailey Lake backwaters)
Grassy Creek, Dickenson County , 24 miles away, Class IV+ - 2 miles long (Breaks to Russell Fork)
Prater Creek, Dickenson County , 24 miles away, Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (Prater to Haysi)
Russell Fork, Dickenson County , 25 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 3.8 miles long (Garden Hole Road to Kentucky takeout)
Russell Fork, Dickenson County , 26 miles away, Class II-III+ - 3 miles long (Virginia 611 to Garden Hole Road)
Russell Fork, Pike County , 26 miles away, Class II(III) - 2 miles long (Gorge takeout to Elkhorn City)
Pound River, Dickenson County , 28 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 2 miles long (Route 739 to Route 611)
 Ski Areas Near Big Sandy River - Tug Fork:
Winterplace, West Virginia , 62 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 74 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 78 miles away, 619 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 78 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 79 miles away, 365 vertical feet
Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 93 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Big Sandy River - Tug Fork:
Comfort Inn Grundy, Grundy , 16 miles away
Chief Logan Ldg Htl & Conf Ctr, Logan , 16 miles away
Aracoma Hotel, Logan , 17 miles away
Super 8 Logan, Logan , 17 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LOGAN, Logan , 17 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Big Sandy River - Tug Fork:
Panther State Forest, Panther, 9 miles away
Twin Hollow Campground, Gilbert, 10 miles away
Chief Logan State Park, Logan, 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Big Sandy River - Tug Fork:
Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 62 miles away
Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 62 miles away

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