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
The Confluence of Sugar Creek to Big Sycamore section of Elk River - Back Fork in West Virginia is 4.6 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-IV section of whitewater. The nature scenery of Webster County and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. The campgrounds here at Elk River - Back Fork are pretty good. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers
for that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in West Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more.
Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.
Briefly about the general area: The high level of rainfall makes Elk River - Back Fork a pretty wet spot; most of the rain falls through July; the driest month of the year is February. A visit to Elk River - Back Fork wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Richard D Pyles Spring. Summer brings highs in the 80's to Elk River - Back Fork. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's usually in the
60's. Highs all through the wintertime are usually in the 30's with temperatures at Elk River - Back Fork dipping down into the 10's throughout winter nights.
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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)