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West Virginia whitewater - Fields Creek, Preston County
Preston
county,
West of Browns Mill to confluence of Three Fork Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-IV 3.6 miles
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The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The West of Browns Mill to confluence of Three Fork Creek stretch of Fields Creek in West Virginia is 3.6 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-IV section. The nature scenery of West Virginia and the water flowing gracefully down Fields Creek will make you feel great. This section is quite short so it's not like you're |
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gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The West of Browns Mill to confluence of Three Fork Creek stretch is the only paddling stretch along Fields Creek. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book
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Briefly about the general area:
Fields Creek gets lots of water; the month with most of the rain is July; the driest of the months is February. For the duration of the days of summer here at Fields Creek, high temperatures frequently get into the 80's, and all through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's, and night lows in the 10's for Fields Creek.
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QUICK STATS
AW Class:
II-IV
Length:
3.6
miles
Average Gradient: 100 fpm
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Paddler input for Fields Creek, West Virginia:
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