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 is 4.6 miles long and has been rated as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Webster County and the playfulness of the water beats anything. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of     paddling spots. The average West Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Briefly about the general area: All through the long summer days, highs frequently are in the 80's at Elk River - Back Fork. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 60's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 30's, and after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Elk River - Back Fork fall into the 10's. Richard D Pyles Spring is a gorgeous site to have a look at while you're at Elk River   - Back Fork. All the water falling down from the sky makes Elk River - Back Fork a wet site; July is when you get the most rain here while February is commonly the driest month. Elk River - Back Fork, Confluence of Sugar Creek to Big Sycamore road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV Length: 4.6 miles Average Gradient: 55 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.5539 Longitude: -80.3247 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.51419 Longitude: -80.3594 Paddler input for Elk River - Back Fork, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Elk River - Back Fork, West Virginia Local climate location: GLENVILLE 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Stonewall Resort, Roanoke 20 miles away Embraced by the verdant, rolling hills of the West Virginia countryside, Stonewall Resort is the Mountain Lakes region’s newest vacation retreat, blending exciting activities and state-of-the-art faci... 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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 - Back Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Elk River - Back Fork.   Whitewater Near Elk River - Back Fork: 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)   Ski Areas Near Elk River - Back Fork: Snowshoe, West Virginia , 26 miles away, 1500 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 45 miles away, 700 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 68 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 71 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 74 miles away, 603 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 87 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Elk River - Back Fork: Stonewall Resort, Roanoke , 20 miles away Days Hotel Sutton Flatwoods, Sutton , 24 miles away Hampton Inn Buckhannon, Buckhannon , 24 miles away Comfort Inn Weston, Weston , 27 miles away Super 8 Motel - Weston, Weston , 27 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Elk River - Back Fork: Holly River State Park, Hacker Valley, 8 miles away Tea Creek Campground, Pocahontas County, 13 miles away Cranberry Campground, Webster County, 13 miles away   Trails Near Elk River - Back Fork: Tramontane Trail, Webster County , 7 miles away Wilderness Trail, Webster County , 7 miles away Salt Lick Trail, Webster County , 7 miles away High Rock Trail, Webster County , 8 miles away Reverie Trail, Webster County , 8 miles away   National Parks Near Elk River - Back Fork: Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 66 miles away Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 66 miles away   Golf Courses Near Elk River - Back Fork: Mountain View Golf Course, Webster Springs , 5 miles away