West Virginia whitewater - Fall Branch, Raleigh County Raleigh county, ATV trail to River Road on New River above Sandstone falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     1.5 miles   This section of Fall Branch in West Virginia is 1.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-IV section. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. 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. The put-in location is a short drive from Oak Hill, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The scenic beauty of Raleigh County and the water flowing gracefully down Fall Branch will make you feel great. This is a pretty short section so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: During the warmest time of the year, highs commonly are in the 80's at Fall Branch. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's; after   the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Fall Branch fall into the 10's. Much rain falls at Fall Branch; July is the month that gets the most rain; the driest month is February. A great place to stop by next to Fall Branch is Jerrys Hollow. Fall Branch, ATV trail to River Road on New River above Sandstone falls road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV Length: 1.5 miles Average Gradient: 140 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.74652 Longitude: -80.94209 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.74652 Longitude: -80.92502 Paddler input for Fall Branch, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Fall Branch, West Virginia Local climate location: OAK HILL 14 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. The Resort at Glade Springs, Daniels 9 miles away 203-room Resort spread among 4000+ acres, offers world-class amenities and adventures in wild, wonderful West Virginia. The Resort offers luxurious accommodations, gourmet cuisine, and a year-round of... 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Outdoors Recreation Near Oak Hill, West Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Oak Hill, West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Fall Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Fall Branch.   Whitewater Near Fall Branch: New River, Summers/ Fayette/ Raleigh County , 4 miles away, Class I-III(IV) - 11 miles long (Bluestone Dam to Sandstone) Madams Creek, Summers County , 4 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 2 miles long (Madams Creek Road to New River) New River, Summers/ Fayette County , 5 miles away, Class I-III - 15 miles long (Sandstone to McCreery) Meadow Creek, Fayette Summers County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.7 miles long (Meadow Bridge to Meadow Creek) Laurel Creek - New River Tributary, Summers County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Route 41 bridge at Kathryn to New River/Sandstone) Lick Creek, Summers County , 6 miles away, Class II-V - 5.8 miles long (Green Sulphur Springs to confluence of New River) Pinch Creek - Glade Creek Tributary, Raleigh County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.2 miles long (Pluto to confluence with Glade Creek) Glade Creek - New River Tributary, Raleigh County , 7 miles away, Class IV - 5.5 miles long (Confluence with Pinch Creek to confluence with New River) Glade Creek - New River Tributary, Raleigh County , 8 miles away, Class IV - 5 miles long (Beckley Water Supply Reservoir to confluence with Pinch Creek) Big Creek, Summers County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.5 miles long (CR 10 bridge to Greenbrier River)   Ski Areas Near Fall Branch: Winterplace, West Virginia , 15 miles away, 603 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 74 miles away, 700 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 75 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 100 miles away, 365 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 107 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 107 miles away, 619 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 109 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 125 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 128 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 138 miles away, 1003 vertical feet   Hotels Near Fall Branch: The Resort at Glade Springs, Daniels , 9 miles away Sleep Inn Beaver, Beaver , 13 miles away Knights Inn Ghent, Ghent , 15 miles away Red Carpet Inn Beckley, Beckley , 16 miles away Beckley East Microtel Inn / Suites, Beckley , 16 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Fall Branch: Bass Lake Park, Hinton, 6 miles away Bluestone Country Store and Camp, Hinton, 6 miles away Pipestem Koa Kampground, Pipestem, 12 miles away   National Parks Near Fall Branch: Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 18 miles away Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 18 miles away   Golf Courses Near Fall Branch: Willow Wood Country Club, Hinton , 5 miles away   Lakes Near Fall Branch