West Virginia whitewater - Brush Creek, Mercer County

Mercer county, Confluence of Beaver Branch to confluence of Bluestone River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV(V)     6.6 miles
  The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. This stretch of Brush Creek is 6.6 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV(V) section by American Whitewater. The put-in location is a short drive from Beckley, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Lodging is available near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. You can
    pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. The scenic beauty of West Virginia and the water flowing gracefully down Brush Creek attract people from near and far. Great
exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. There are no other sections to paddle along Brush Creek than the Confluence of Beaver Branch to confluence of Bluestone River section.

Briefly about the general area:
The yearly rain here at Brush Creek is about average; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain, and the driest month of the year is October. High temperatures at Brush Creek through the days of summer are in the 70's, and through the night it cools down to the 60's.
 
Through the winter highs are in the 30's, and night lows through the winter for Brush Creek tend to be in the 20's.
Oxley Hollow is a glorious place to explore.

Brush Creek, Confluence of Beaver Branch to confluence of Bluestone River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV(V)
Length: 6.6 miles
Average Gradient: 85 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.42694
Longitude: -81.06417

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.4775
Longitude: -81.06167

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Current weather conditions at Brush Creek, West Virginia
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Local climate location: BECKLEY WSO AP 1 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Sleep Inn Princeton, Princeton
5 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Beckley, West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Brush Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Brush Creek.
 Whitewater Near Brush Creek:
Camp Creek, Mercer County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 4.5 miles long (Camp Creek State Forest to Bluestone River)
Bluestone River, Mercer County , 4 miles away, Class I-III - 10.5 miles long (Spanishburg to Eads Mill)
Bluestone, Mercer/Summers County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 21.3 miles long (Eads Mill to Bluestone State Park)
Mountain Creek, Mercer County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.1 miles long (CR 4 bridge to Bluestone River)
Little Bluestone River & Tributaries, Summers County , 10 miles away, Class II-III+ - 2.2 miles long (Cr 27 bridge to Bluestone River)
Pipestem Creek, Summers County , 12 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 3 miles long (Tom Honaker Road to Bluestone Lake)
New River, Mercer/ Monroe/ Summers/Giles County , 14 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 14.8 miles long (State line to Bull Falls Campground)
Glade Creek - New River Tributary, Raleigh County , 15 miles away, Class IV - 5 miles long (Beckley Water Supply Reservoir to confluence with Pinch Creek)
Pinch Creek - Glade Creek Tributary, Raleigh County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.2 miles long (Pluto to confluence with Glade Creek)
Madams Creek, Summers County , 16 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 2 miles long (Madams Creek Road to New River)
 Ski Areas Near Brush Creek:
Winterplace, West Virginia , 9 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 82 miles away, 365 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 87 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 89 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 89 miles away, 619 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 91 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 91 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 129 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 142 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 144 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Brush Creek:
Sleep Inn Princeton, Princeton , 5 miles away
SUPER 8 MOTEL - PRINCETON, Princeton , 5 miles away
Holiday Inn Express PRINCETON/I-77, Princeton , 5 miles away
Princeton-Days Inn, Princeton , 5 miles away
Comfort Inn Princeton, Princeton , 5 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Brush Creek:
Camp Creek State Forest, Camp Creek, 6 miles away
Pipestem Resort State Park, Pipestem, 9 miles away
Pipestem Koa Kampground, Pipestem, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Brush Creek:
Hoof and Hill Trail, Giles County , 17 miles away
Pearis Thompson Horse Trail, Giles County , 18 miles away
Standing Branch Horse Trail, Giles County , 18 miles away
Ripple Trail, Giles County , 19 miles away
 National Parks Near Brush Creek:
Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 25 miles away
Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 25 miles away
 Lakes Near Brush Creek

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