West Virginia whitewater - Greenbrier River, Pocahontas County
Pocahontas
county,
Hosterman to Cass section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 8.3 miles
Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The natural beauty of Pocahontas County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking
there are lots of good places for that around here. This section of Greenbrier River is 8.3 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system
that can be paddled as well.
Briefly about the general area: The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 70's to Greenbrier River while overnight lows are ordinarily in the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's with temperatures at Greenbrier River dipping down into the 10's during winter nights. All the water falling down from the sky makes Greenbrier River a wet place; the wettest month of the year is usually July, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month of the year is February. Near Greenbrier River you come
across Deer Creek Valley which is a good site to go to; close by you come across the Peters Mountain Trail which is a fine hiking trail. Trout Run Springs is always fun to check out, and going for a hike on the Little Mountain Trail is always a fine adventure. This river is so great.
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These outdoors activities are available near Greenbrier River.
Deer Creek, Pocahontas
County
, 2 miles away, Class I-II - 5.4 miles long (Confluence with North Fork of Deer Creek to confluence with Greenbrier River)
Greenbrier River, Pocahontas
County
, 5 miles away, Class I-II - 7.7 miles long (Durbin to Hosterman)
Greenbrier River, Pocahontas
County
, 5 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Cass to Clover Lick)
Cheat River - Shavers Fork, Pocahontas / Randolph
County
, 6 miles away, Class I-II - 17.4 miles long (Spruce to US Route 250)
Greenbrier River, Pocahontas
County
, 10 miles away, Class I-II - 8.7 miles long (Clover Lick to Laurel Run)
Greenbrier River - West Fork, Pocahontas
County
, 10 miles away, Class I-II - 7.9 miles long (Burner to confluence of East Fork at Durbin)
Greenbrier River - East Fork, Pocahontas
County
, 11 miles away, Class I-II - 8.9 miles long (Island Campground to confluence with West Fork at Durbin)
Tygart Valley River, Randolph
County
, 12 miles away, Class II+ - 6 miles long (Valley Head to US 219)
Cheat River - Shavers Fork, Pochantas / Randolph
County
, 13 miles away, Class I-III - 11 miles long (US Route 250 to MCamp Groundee Run)
Little River, Pocahontas
County
, 13 miles away, Class I-II - 3 miles long (FS 17 to Burner)