West Virginia whitewater - Greenbrier River, Greenbrier County

Greenbrier county, Spring Creek to Anthony section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I(III)     7.2 miles
  The beautiful scenery of Greenbrier County and the cool fresh water have people coming here. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. This section of Greenbrier River in Greenbrier County is 7.2 miles long and it is classified as a class I(III) section by American Whitewater. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling
    trip. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This is the only paddling section along
Greenbrier River.

Briefly about the general area:
There's good hiking along the Big Run Trail. For the period of the warmest time of the year at Greenbrier River highs are usually in the 80's while overnight lows are typically in the 50's. Daytime highs through the winter are in the 40's; winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Greenbrier River.
Greenbrier River is a wet site that gets lots of rainfall; July is when you get the most rain here, and January is when it's the driest.
 

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I(III)
Length: 7.2 miles
Average Gradient: 10 fpm
  

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Local climate location: RICHWOOD 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Relax Inn Lewisburg, Lewisburg
14 miles away
The Relax Inn in historic Lewisburg is designed to make each guest feel at home by providing ultimate comfort and convenience. We offer spacious rooms with 1 king, 2 doubles, and 2 queens. Relax Inn L...

Super 8 Lewisburg, Lewisburg
14 miles away
Set amid the Allegheny Mountains, in an area rich in history and natural beauty, Lewisburg beckons to the traveler seeking an array of outdoor adventures. With natural wonders that provide for a wide ...

Fairfield Inn & Suites Lewisburg, Lewisburg
14 miles away
The Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott is set amid the Allegheny Mountains, in an area rich in history and natural beauty as well as in the heart of the Greenbrier Valley in Historic Lewisburg provide...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, Virginia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, 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.
 Ski Areas Near Greenbrier River:
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 33 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 36 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Winterplace, West Virginia , 57 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 83 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 86 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 99 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Greenbrier River:
Relax Inn Lewisburg, Lewisburg , 14 miles away
Super 8 Lewisburg, Lewisburg , 14 miles away
Fairfield Inn & Suites Lewisburg, Lewisburg , 14 miles away
Hampton Inn Lewisburg, Lewisburg , 14 miles away
Quality Inn Lewisburg, Lewisburg , 14 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Greenbrier River:
Summit Lake Campground, Greenbrier County, 11 miles away
HCS Campground, Hillsboro, 12 miles away
Cranberry Campground, Webster County, 15 miles away
 Trails Near Greenbrier River:
Big Run Trail, Greenbrier County , 6 miles away
Greenbrier River Trail, Greenbrier County , 7 miles away
Snodgrass Run Trail, Greenbrier County , 7 miles away
Eagles Camp Trail, Pocahontas County , 7 miles away
Pocahontas Trail, Pocahontas County , 7 miles away

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