West Virginia whitewater - Elk River - Old Field Fork, Pocahontas County
Pocahontas
county,
Confluence of Crooked Fork to Slaty Fork section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-III 8.2 miles
The Confluence of Crooked Fork to Slaty Fork section of Elk River - Old Field Fork is 8.2 miles long and has been rated as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. This stretch is mid length, you can easily run it on an afternoon. There's camping available near Elk River - Old Field Fork. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Confluence
of Crooked Fork to Slaty Fork section is just one of them. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. The natural beauty
of West Virginia and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.
Briefly about the general area: Lots of fun awaits you along this river. High temperatures at Elk River - Old Field Fork through the warm days of summer are in the 70's with night lows in the 50's. During the wintertime the highs are generally in the 30's, and overnight lows all through
the winter for Elk River - Old Field Fork tend to be in the 10's. Hiking along the Tea Creek Mountain Trail is nice fun; Pleasant Valley is nearby, and is a fine place. Elk River - Old Field Fork is right by the Gauley Mountain Trail, and Helen V Hannah Spring is an inspiring
location to explore while you're here. Elk River - Old Field Fork sees pretty high levels of rainfall; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month is February.
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