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.

Greenbrier River, Hosterman to Cass road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 8.3 miles
Average Gradient: 15 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.4681
Longitude: -79.86831

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.3955
Longitude: -79.9134

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Current weather conditions at Greenbrier River, West Virginia
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Local climate location: PICKENS 16 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Snowshoe Mountain Resort, Snowshoe
7 miles away

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9 miles away
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Elkins Super 8 Motel, Elkins
24 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Greenbrier River.
 Whitewater 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)
 Ski Areas Near Greenbrier River:
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 7 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 25 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 45 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 47 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 71 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 71 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 78 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 80 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 95 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Winterplace, West Virginia , 96 miles away, 603 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Greenbrier River:
Cass Inn, Cass , 2 miles away
Boyer Motel & Restaurant, Arbovale , 7 miles away
Snowshoe Mountain Resort, Snowshoe , 7 miles away
Lodge At Silver Creek, Snowshoe , 7 miles away
Inn at Mountain Quest, Marlinton , 9 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Greenbrier River:
Seven Mile Campground, Pocahontas County, 7 miles away
Bird Run Campground, Pocahontas County, 9 miles away
Tygart Valley Campground, Huttonsville, 14 miles away
 Trails Near Greenbrier River:
Peters Mountain Trail, Pocahontas County , 3 miles away
Little Mountain Trail, Pocahontas County , 4 miles away
Hill Top Trail, Pocahontas County , 7 miles away
Scarlet Oak Trail, Pocahontas County , 8 miles away
Paddy Knob Trail, Pocahontas County , 10 miles away
 National Parks Near Greenbrier River:
Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA , 69 miles away

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