West Virginia whitewater - Elk River - Back Fork, Webster County Webster county, Big Sycamore to Webster Springs section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II+     5.8 miles   The Big Sycamore to Webster Springs stretch of Elk River - Back Fork in Webster County is 5.8 miles long and is a class II+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. There are many good hotels to choose from, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. The average West Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking     river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The Big Sycamore to Webster Springs stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. The natural beauty of West Virginia and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Elk River - Back Fork usually tend to be in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 60's. For the period of the winter highs are regularly in the 40's with temperatures at Elk River - Back Fork dipping down into the 20's during winter nights.   All the water falling down from the sky makes Elk River - Back Fork a wet spot; July is the wettest month with most rain; the driest month of the year is February. Elk River - Back Fork, Big Sycamore to Webster Springs road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II+ Length: 5.8 miles Average Gradient: 30 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.51419 Longitude: -80.3594 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.47949 Longitude: -80.4125 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: GASSAWAY 7 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Sutton - Days Inn Flatwoods, Sutton 22 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 - 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: Elk River, Webster County , 2 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-IV - 4.6 miles long (Confluence of Sugar Creek to Big Sycamore) Gauley River, Webster County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 8.3 miles long (Confluence with Turkey Fork to Bolair) Grassy Creek, Webster County , 5 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 , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 17.3 miles long (Webster Springs to CR7) Sugar Creek, Webster County , 6 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 1.8 miles long (Confluence of Little Sugar Creek to confluence of Back Fork of Elk) Leatherwood Creek, Webster County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.3 miles long (Forks of creek to Bergoo) Gauley River, Webster County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 9.5 miles long (Confluence with South Fork to confluence with Turkey Fork) Gauley River, Webster County , 8 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Bolair to Donaldson) Williams River, Pocahontas/Webster County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Three Forks of Williams to Gauley River)   Ski Areas Near Elk River - Back Fork: Snowshoe, West Virginia , 28 miles away, 1500 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 46 miles away, 700 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 70 miles away, 603 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 72 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 74 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 91 miles away, 610 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 104 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 112 miles away, 750 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 113 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 113 miles away, 500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Elk River - Back Fork: Mineral Springs Motel, Webster Springs , 1 miles away Four Seasons Lodge, Richwood , 18 miles away Morning Glory Inn, Slatyfork , 19 miles away Laurel Court Motels, Sutton , 21 miles away Beekeeper Inn, Helvetia , 22 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Elk River - Back Fork: Cranberry Campground, Webster County, 10 miles away Tea Creek Campground, Pocahontas County, 14 miles away Summit Lake Campground, Greenbrier County, 14 miles away   Trails Near Elk River - Back Fork: Turkey Mountain Trail, Webster County , 7 miles away Twin Branch Trail, Webster County , 7 miles away Tramontane Trail, Webster County , 9 miles away Salt Lick Trail, Webster County , 9 miles away High Rock Trail, Webster County , 10 miles away   National Parks Near Elk River - Back Fork: Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 62 miles away Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 62 miles away   Golf Courses Near Elk River - Back Fork: Mountain View Golf Course, Webster Springs , 2 miles away