West Virginia whitewater - Greenbrier River, Pocahontas County
Pocahontas
county,
Laurel Run to Marlinton section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 9.9 miles
The average West Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. The beautiful scenery of West Virginia and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This stretch has has enough mileage, good for a one day paddling trip. The campgrounds here at Greenbrier River are pretty good. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Laurel Run to Marlinton section is just one of
them. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. You might be into
whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of places for that. This section of Greenbrier River is 9.9 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater.
Briefly about the general area: All through the days of summer at Greenbrier River temperatures are usually in the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Greenbrier River. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Marlin
Mountain Trail; do take a hike on the Buckley Mountain Trail. A great deal of rainfall falls at Greenbrier River; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain, and the driest month of the year is February.
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These outdoors activities are available near Greenbrier River.
Greenbrier River, Pocahontas
County
, 5 miles away, Class I-II - 8.7 miles long (Clover Lick to Laurel Run)
Elk River - Old Field Fork, Pocahontas
County
, 8 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 - 10 miles long (Cass to Clover Lick)
Tea Creek, Pocahontas
County
, 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.9 miles long (Confluence of Right Fork to confluence with Williams River)
Deer Creek, Pocahontas
County
, 14 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
, 15 miles away, Class I-II - 8.3 miles long (Hosterman to Cass)
Back Creek - Jackson Tributary, Bath
County
, 16 miles away, Class I-III - 17.5 miles long (Bath County Pumped Storage Facility to Jackson River)
Tygart Valley River, Randolph
County
, 18 miles away, Class II+ - 6 miles long (Valley Head to US 219)
Williams River, Pocahontas/Webster
County
, 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 11 miles long (Tea Creek to Three Forks of Williams)
Cheat River - Shavers Fork, Pocahontas / Randolph
County
, 18 miles away, Class I-II - 17.4 miles long (Spruce to US Route 250)