West Virginia whitewater - Brushy Meadow Creek, Nicholas County
Nicholas
county,
Falls at Leivasy to confluence with Hominy Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III-IV+ 1.5 miles
If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside West Virginia you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The beautiful scenery of West Virginia and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. The Falls at Leivasy to confluence with Hominy Creek stretch of Brushy Meadow Creek in West Virginia is 1.5 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV+ section by American Whitewater. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river,
but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This is a short paddling stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time
in nature are great attractions for lots of people. The Falls at Leivasy to confluence with Hominy Creek section is the only paddling section along Brushy Meadow Creek.
Briefly about the general area: During the summer months highs here at Brushy Meadow Creek reach the 70's, and all through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. Highs during the wintertime are mostly in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Brushy Meadow Creek. The amount of rainfall that falls at Brushy Meadow Creek is close to the national average; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain; the driest of the months is October.
QUICK STATS AW Class:
III-IV+
Length:
1.5
miles
Average Gradient: 160 fpm
Paddler input for Brushy Meadow Creek, West Virginia:
Current weather conditions at Brushy Meadow Creek, West Virginia
Local climate location: BECKLEY WSO AP 1 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
