West Virginia whitewater - Elk River - Back Fork, Webster County
Webster
county,
Confluence of Sugar Creek to Big Sycamore section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-IV 4.6 miles
This stretch of Elk River - Back Fork in Webster County is 4.6 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-IV section of whitewater. The nature scenery of West Virginia and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. Whitewater rafting and kayaking
spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so keep in mind that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is
a very popular destination. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp.
Briefly about the general area: Elk River - Back Fork sees pretty high levels of rainfall; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain, and February is when it's the driest. All through the summer here at Elk River - Back Fork, high temperatures commonly get into the 80's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's typically in the 60's. High temperatures
during the winter are normally in the 30's with temperatures at Elk River - Back Fork dipping down into the 10's through winter nights. Put some time aside to spend at Richard D Pyles Spring if you're here at Elk River - Back Fork.
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Sugar Creek, Webster
County
, 2 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 1.8 miles long (Confluence of Little Sugar Creek to confluence of Back Fork of Elk)
Elk River, Webster
County
, 3 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 11.6 miles long (Bergoo to Webster Springs)
Elk River - Back Fork, Webster
County
, 4 miles away, Class II+ - 5.8 miles long (Big Sycamore to Webster Springs)
Elk River - Back Fork, Webster
County
, 5 miles away, Class II-III+ - 8.6 miles long (Confluence of Big Run to Confluence of Sugar Creek)
Leatherwood Creek, Webster
County
, 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.3 miles long (Forks of creek to Bergoo)
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 II-III - 9.5 miles long (Confluence with South Fork to confluence with Turkey Fork)
Grassy Creek, Webster
County
, 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (Orndoff Church to confluence with Right Fork of Holly River Close to Diana)
Elk River, Webster
County
, 8 miles away, Class II-III - 17.3 miles long (Webster Springs to CR7)
Holly River - Left Fork, Webster
County
, 9 miles away, Class II-III - 10.3 miles long (Hacker Valley to Mill Dam)