West Virginia whitewater - Birch River, Nicholas/Braxton County Nicholas/Braxton county, Cora Brown Bridge to confluence of Diatter Run section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     10.5 miles   The Cora Brown Bridge to confluence of Diatter Run stretch of Birch River in West Virginia is 10.5 miles long and is a class I-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The natural beauty of Nicholas/Braxton County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This     river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Cora Brown Bridge to confluence of Diatter Run section is one of them. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: Throughout the warm days of summer highs here at Birch River get into the 80's. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 60's. For the period of the winter the highs are typically in the 30's; overnight lows in the 10's for Birch River.   Birch River gets a large amount of water; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain; the driest month is February. Birch River, Cora Brown Bridge to confluence of Diatter Run road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-III Length: 10.5 miles Average Gradient: 27 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.51709 Longitude: -80.78224 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.58414 Longitude: -80.83628 Paddler input for Birch River, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Birch River, West Virginia Local climate location: GLENVILLE 22 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Gassaway, Gassaway 7 miles away The property is an interstate property just off I-79, they will have: Free high speed wireless internet, free continental breakfast & free local & long distant calling in the continental US. (if this ... Sutton - Days Inn Flatwoods, Sutton 13 miles away Days Hotel 5 Sunbursts and Chairmans Award for Excellence. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Birch River.   Whitewater Near Birch River: Birch River, Webster/Nicholas County , 6 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 8.8 miles long (Boggs to Birch River) Muddlety Creek, Nicholas County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (West Virginia 41 to Summersville Lake) Big Beaver Creek, Nicholas County , 15 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4.5 miles long (Craigsville to Gauley River) Buffalo Creek - Elk Tributary, Clay County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 4.7 miles long (Confluence with Taylor Creek to Swandale) Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary, Webster/ Braxton County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.4 miles long (Erbacon to Centralia) Gauley River, Nicholas County , 16 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 8.4 miles long (Curtin Bridge to confluence with Big Beaver Creek) Gauley River, Webster/Nicholas County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 9.8 miles long (Camden-0n-Gauley to Curtin Bridge) Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary, Webster County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.6 miles long (Confluence with McAvoy Run to Erbacon) Panther Creek, Nicholas County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.3 miles long (Confluence with Jim's Branch to confluence with Gauley River) Hominy Creek, Nicholas County , 20 miles away, Class II-IV - 12 miles long (Hominy Falls to Mt. Nebo)   Ski Areas Near Birch River: Winterplace, West Virginia , 56 miles away, 603 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 57 miles away, 1500 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 72 miles away, 700 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 99 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 101 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 114 miles away, 610 vertical feet Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 127 miles away, 180 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 131 miles away, 750 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 133 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 135 miles away, 610 vertical feet   Hotels Near Birch River: Gassaway, Gassaway , 7 miles away Sutton - Days Inn Flatwoods, Sutton , 13 miles away Comfort Inn Summersville, Summersville , 13 miles away Sleep Inn Summersville, Summersville , 13 miles away Summersville Super 8 Motel, Summersville , 14 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Birch River: Summersville Music Park Campground, Summersville, 13 miles away Mountain Lake Campground, Summersville, 16 miles away Summersville Lake Retreat, Mount Nebo, 19 miles away   Trails Near Birch River: Way Back Trail, Nicholas County , 18 miles away Park View Trail, Gilmer County , 18 miles away   National Parks Near Birch River: Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 43 miles away Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 43 miles away