West Virginia whitewater - Elk River, Webster County Webster county, Webster Springs to CR7 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     17.3 miles   The Webster Springs to CR7 stretch of Elk River is 17.3 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of West Virginia and the water flowing gracefully down Elk River beats anything. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. The Webster Springs to CR7 stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people     coming from far and near. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in West Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: Barrenshe Hollow is a perfect spot to have a look at nearby. The high level of rainfall makes Elk River a relatively wet site; July is the wettest month with most rain, and February on the other hand is the driest. At Elk River through the warm days of summer highs are in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's while Elk River nighttime low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 10's.   Elk River, Webster Springs to CR7 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 17.3 miles Average Gradient: 25 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.4782 Longitude: -80.41612 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.59722 Longitude: -80.49056 Paddler input for Elk River, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Elk River, West Virginia Local climate location: GLENVILLE 2 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Days Hotel Sutton Flatwoods, Sutton 17 miles away Days Hotel 5 Sunbursts and Chairmans Award for Excellence. Consistently among the top ten Days Hotels in the world, our AWARD WINNING Flatwoods Days Hotel boasts 200 spacious rooms designed for comfo... 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Outdoors Recreation Near Clarksburg, West Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Clarksburg, West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Elk River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Elk River.   Whitewater Near Elk River: Grassy Creek, Webster County , 0 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (Orndoff Church to confluence with Right Fork of Holly River Close to Diana) Elk River - Back Fork, Webster County , 5 miles away, Class II+ - 5.8 miles long (Big Sycamore to Webster Springs) Gauley River, Webster County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 8.3 miles long (Confluence with Turkey Fork to Bolair) Gauley River, Webster County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Bolair to Donaldson) Holly River - Left Fork, Webster County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 10.3 miles long (Hacker Valley to Mill Dam) Elk River, Webster County , 7 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 11.6 miles long (Bergoo to Webster Springs) Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary, Webster County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.6 miles long (Confluence with McAvoy Run to Erbacon) Elk River - Back Fork, Webster County , 8 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.6 miles long (Confluence of Sugar Creek to Big Sycamore) Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary, Webster/ Braxton County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.4 miles long (Erbacon to Centralia) Williams River, Pocahontas/Webster County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Three Forks of Williams to Gauley River)   Ski Areas Near Elk River: Snowshoe, West Virginia , 33 miles away, 1500 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 51 miles away, 700 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 69 miles away, 603 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 75 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 78 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 93 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Elk River: Days Hotel Sutton Flatwoods, Sutton , 17 miles away Stonewall Resort, Roanoke , 19 miles away Microtel Gassaway Sutton, Gassaway , 22 miles away Comfort Inn Weston, Weston , 26 miles away Super 8 Motel - Weston, Weston , 26 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Elk River: Camp Caesar, Cowen, 9 miles away Holly River State Park, Hacker Valley, 9 miles away Cranberry Campground, Webster County, 12 miles away   Trails Near Elk River: Tramontane Trail, Webster County , 10 miles away Salt Lick Trail, Webster County , 10 miles away High Rock Trail, Webster County , 10 miles away Reverie Trail, Webster County , 11 miles away Adkin Rockhouse Trail, Webster County , 11 miles away   National Parks Near Elk River: Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 60 miles away Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 60 miles away   Golf Courses Near Elk River: Mountain View Golf Course, Webster Springs , 3 miles away