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   If you're coming from Oak Hill it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. This section of Fall Branch in West Virginia is 1.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-IV section. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter,      this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. 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. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This is a somewhat short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. The ATV trail to River Road on New River above Sandstone falls stretch is the only paddling stretch along Fall Branch. The scenic beauty of West Virginia and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Briefly about the general area: Fall Branch commonly gets lots of rain; July is the wettest month with most rain, and February is when it's   the driest. If you feel like a little side tour, try Jerrys Hollow. Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Fall Branch, and during the night it cools down to the 50's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Fall Branch are in the 10's. 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   Hotels Near Fall Branch: The Resort at Glade Springs, Daniels , 9 miles away Resort at Glade Springs, Daniels , 9 miles away Sleep Inn Beaver, Beaver , 13 miles away Knights Inn Ghent, Ghent , 14 miles away Red Carpet Inn Beckley, 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