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.
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These outdoors activities are available 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)