West Virginia whitewater - Glade Creek - Manns Creek Tributary, Fayette County

Fayette county, Babcock State Park to confluence with Manns Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V+     1.9 miles
  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 not from around here don't forget that rivers here are less demanding. This section of Glade Creek - Manns Creek Tributary in Fayette County is 1.9 miles long and it is classified as a class V+ section by American Whitewater. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The Babcock State Park to confluence with Manns Creek section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. This is a bit of
    a short stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. The put-in is not too far from Oak Hill, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area
you'll find lots of paddling rivers. The natural beauty of West Virginia and the water flowing gracefully down Glade Creek - Manns Creek Tributary are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here.

Briefly about the general area:
The high level of rain makes Glade Creek - Manns Creek Tributary a rather wet place; July is the wettest month with most rain; February is when it's the driest.
At Glade Creek - Manns Creek Tributary throughout the summertime highs are in the 80's.
 
Once the sun is down it falls down to the 60's. For the duration of the winter highs are usually in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Glade Creek - Manns Creek Tributary.

Glade Creek - Manns Creek Tributary, Babcock State Park to confluence with Manns Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V+
Length: 1.9 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.97722
Longitude: -80.95723

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.99222
Longitude: -80.96584

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Current weather conditions at Glade Creek - Manns Creek Tributary, West Virginia
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Local climate location: LONDON LOCKS 19 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn New River, Oak Hill
10 miles away
Renovated second quarter of 2008. Located only 4 miles from New River Gorge and whitewater rafting companies, and just minutes from the western hemiphere's largest steel arch bridge in beautiful Fayet...

Quality Inn New River Gorge, Fayetteville
11 miles away
Free Internet in all rooms. Deluxe Continental Breakfast. Pet Friendly. Just minutes from the famous New River Gorge Bridge whitewater rafting and rock climbing. Beautiful scenery and many state park...

Holiday Inn OAK HILL-NEW RIVER GORGE, Oak Hill
13 miles away
The Holiday Inn Hotel Oak Hill New River Gorge Home of the Western Hemispheres Largest Steel Arch Bridge is located in beautiful Fayette County- The heart of Southern West Virginia- within minutes 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 Glade Creek - Manns Creek Tributary. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Glade Creek - Manns Creek Tributary.
 Whitewater Near Glade Creek - Manns Creek Tributary:
Manns Creek, Fayette County , 1 miles away, Class V+ - 1.7 miles long (Babcock State Park to confluence with Glade Creek)
Manns Creek, Fayette County , 2 miles away, Class V+ - 3.6 miles long (Confluence with Glade Creek to Confluence with New River)
Keeney's Creek, Fayette County , 5 miles away, Class V+ - 0.75 miles long (to New River)
New River, -blank- County , 6 miles away, Class I-III - 7 miles long (Thurmond to Cunard)
Glade Creek - Meadow River Tributary, Fayette County , 8 miles away, Class III-V - 2 miles long (County 60/12 bridge to Meadow River confluence)
New River, Fayette County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 6.5 miles long (Cunard to Fayette Station)
Meadow River, Nicholas/Fayette County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Nallen to Route 19 Bridge)
Meadow River, Fayette/ Greenbrier County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 15 miles long (East Rainelle to Russellville)
Meadow Creek, Fayette Summers County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.7 miles long (Meadow Bridge to Meadow Creek)
New River, Fayette/Raleigh County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 15 miles long (McCreery to Thurmond)
 Ski Areas Near Glade Creek - Manns Creek Tributary:
Winterplace, West Virginia , 24 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 71 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 75 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Glade Creek - Manns Creek Tributary:
Comfort Inn New River, Oak Hill , 10 miles away
Quality Inn New River Gorge, Fayetteville , 11 miles away
Holiday Inn OAK HILL-NEW RIVER GORGE, Oak Hill , 13 miles away
The Resort at Glade Springs, Daniels , 16 miles away
Sleep Inn Beaver, Beaver , 16 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Glade Creek - Manns Creek Tributary:
Babcock State Park, Clifftop, 2 miles away
River Retreat, Hico, 7 miles away
Ray's Campground, Hico, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Glade Creek - Manns Creek Tributary:
Carnifex Trail, Nicholas County , 12 miles away
Way Back Trail, Nicholas County , 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Glade Creek - Manns Creek Tributary:
Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 14 miles away
Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 14 miles away

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