West Virginia whitewater - Glade Creek - New River Tributary, Raleigh County
Raleigh
county,
Beckley Water Supply Reservoir to confluence with Pinch Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS IV 5 miles
The starting location is a short drive from Beckley, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The Beckley Water Supply Reservoir to confluence with Pinch Creek stretch of Glade Creek - New River Tributary in Raleigh County is 5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV section of whitewater. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The scenic beauty of West Virginia and the sparkling of the sunlight
on the water make the trip here worthwhile. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in West Virginia are easier than the national norm, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large
number of good rivers. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Beckley Water Supply Reservoir to confluence with Pinch Creek section is just one of them. There are some good hotels near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.
Briefly about the general area: During the months of summer here at Glade Creek - New River Tributary, high temperatures frequently get into the 80's while overnight lows are ordinarily in the 50's. During the wintertime this place gets highs in the 30's;
all through the dark hours in the wintertime at Glade Creek - New River Tributary temperatures fall to the 10's. Glade Creek - New River Tributary sees pretty high levels of rainfall; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain; the driest of the months is February.
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