West Virginia whitewater - Greenbrier River, Pocahontas County

Pocahontas county, Clover Lick to Laurel Run section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     8.7 miles
  The natural beauty of West Virginia and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in West Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. This section of Greenbrier River in Pocahontas County is 8.7 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater.
    The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too.

Briefly
about the general area:
Throughout the summertime at Greenbrier River highs are usually in the 70's with nighttime lows in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's while the cold winter nights at Greenbrier River are in the 10's. The Scarlet Oak Trail offers hiking at its best.
Greenbrier River mostly gets a large amount of rain; most of the rain falls during July while February is mostly the driest month. There's great hiking along the Marlin Mountain Trail, and unsurprisingly, A visit to Scale Hollow is always fun.
 

Greenbrier River, Clover Lick to Laurel Run road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 8.7 miles
Average Gradient: 10 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.3306
Longitude: -79.96881

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.2825
Longitude: -80.01641

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Current weather conditions at Greenbrier River, West Virginia
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Local climate location: PICKENS 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Holiday Inn Express Covington, Virginia, Covington
29 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Covington is a great hotel surrounded by the beautiful Virginia mountains. Built in 1999, this is a 4 story interior corridor hotel offers 63 guest rooms. Our hotel features a...

Best Western Mountain View, Covington
29 miles away
This modern Covington, Virginia hotel offers a variety of top amenities and convenient access to many local attractions. Come experience friendly efficient customer service, comfortable accommodatio...

Elkins Super 8 Motel, Elkins
32 miles away
The Super 8 Motel is located off of Route 219 in Elkins, WV and is approximately three miles from Randolph County Airport. Local attractions include Monongahela National Forest, approximately five mil...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Roanoke, Virginia, the metro area neareast to Greenbrier River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Greenbrier River.
 Whitewater Near Greenbrier River:
Greenbrier River, Pocahontas County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Cass to Clover Lick)
Greenbrier River, Pocahontas County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 9.9 miles long (Laurel Run to Marlinton)
Deer Creek, Pocahontas County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 5.4 miles long (Confluence with North Fork of Deer Creek to confluence with Greenbrier River)
Elk River - Old Field Fork, Pocahontas County , 9 miles away, Class I-III - 8.2 miles long (Confluence of Crooked Fork to Slaty Fork)
Greenbrier River, Pocahontas County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 8.3 miles long (Hosterman to Cass)
Cheat River - Shavers Fork, Pocahontas / Randolph County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 17.4 miles long (Spruce to US Route 250)
Back Creek - Jackson Tributary, Bath County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 17.5 miles long (Bath County Pumped Storage Facility to Jackson River)
Greenbrier River, Pocahontas County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 7.7 miles long (Durbin to Hosterman)
Tygart Valley River, Randolph County , 15 miles away, Class II+ - 6 miles long (Valley Head to US 219)
Tea Creek, Pocahontas County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.9 miles long (Confluence of Right Fork to confluence with Williams River)
 Ski Areas Near Greenbrier River:
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 6 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 20 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 54 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 57 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 76 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 81 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 86 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Winterplace, West Virginia , 87 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 89 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 105 miles away, 750 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Greenbrier River:
Holiday Inn Express Covington, Virginia, Covington , 29 miles away
Best Western Mountain View, Covington , 29 miles away
Elkins Super 8 Motel, Elkins , 32 miles away
Elkins-Days Inn, Elkins , 35 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ELKINS, Elkins , 35 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Greenbrier River:
Seven Mile Campground, Pocahontas County, 5 miles away
Watoga State Park, Marlinton, 7 miles away
Whittaker Campground, Cass, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Greenbrier River:
Marlin Mountain Trail, Pocahontas County , 4 miles away
Scarlet Oak Trail, Pocahontas County , 4 miles away
Hill Top Trail, Pocahontas County , 5 miles away
Peters Mountain Trail, Pocahontas County , 8 miles away
Brushy Mountain Trail, Pocahontas County , 8 miles away
 National Parks Near Greenbrier River:
Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA , 64 miles away
 Lakes Near Greenbrier River

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