West Virginia whitewater - Greenbrier River, Summers County

Summers county, Willowood bridge to Bellepoint section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II(III)     5.5 miles
  The nature scenery of Summers County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. The Willowood bridge to Bellepoint section of Greenbrier River in West Virginia is 5.5 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II(III) section by American Whitewater. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here
    a bit more forgiving, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive
a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. The Willowood bridge to Bellepoint section is the only paddling section along Greenbrier River.

Briefly about the general area:
At Greenbrier River during the summertime highs are in the 80's while night lows are usually in the 50's. Highs all through the wintertime are generally in the 30's, and overnight lows in the 10's for Greenbrier River. You might want to pay a visit to
 
Sawyer Hollow since you're here at Greenbrier River.
Greenbrier River sees pretty high levels of rain; the month with most of the rain is July; the driest of the months is February.

Greenbrier River, Willowood bridge to Bellepoint road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II(III)
Length: 5.5 miles
Average Gradient: 10 fpm
  

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Local climate location: OAK HILL 19 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

The Resort at Glade Springs, Daniels
18 miles away
203-room Resort spread among 4000+ acres, offers world-class amenities and adventures in wild, wonderful West Virginia. The Resort offers luxurious accommodations, gourmet cuisine, and a year-round of...

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Princeton, WV, Princeton
21 miles away
Princeton hotel located just off I-77 is your home away from home. This brand new Princeton hotel near I-77 offers visitors the comfort and convenience of home. Located just minutes from a variety of ...

Knights Inn Ghent, Ghent
21 miles away
Welcome to the Knights Inn of Ghent, West Virginia. We offer our Guests these great amenities - Truck and RV Parking. Free Continental Breakfast. Remote Cable TV. Free Wireless High Speed Internet. F...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Oak Hill, West Virginia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Oak Hill, West 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:
Big Creek, Summers County , 2 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.5 miles long (CR 10 bridge to Greenbrier River)
Little Wolf Creek, Summers County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 2.5 miles long (CR 14 Bridge to Greenbrier River)
New River, Summers/ Fayette/ Raleigh County , 6 miles away, Class I-III(IV) - 11 miles long (Bluestone Dam to Sandstone)
Laurel Creek - New River Tributary, Summers County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Route 41 bridge at Kathryn to New River/Sandstone)
Madams Creek, Summers County , 7 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 2 miles long (Madams Creek Road to New River)
Pipestem Creek, Summers County , 8 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 3 miles long (Tom Honaker Road to Bluestone Lake)
Lick Creek, Summers County , 9 miles away, Class II-V - 5.8 miles long (Green Sulphur Springs to confluence of New River)
Fall Branch, Raleigh County , 10 miles away, Class II-IV - 1.5 miles long (ATV trail to River Road on New River above Sandstone falls)
New River, Mercer/ Monroe/ Summers/Giles County , 12 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 14.8 miles long (State line to Bull Falls Campground)
Meadow Creek, Fayette Summers County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.7 miles long (Meadow Bridge to Meadow Creek)
 Ski Areas Near Greenbrier River:
Winterplace, West Virginia , 22 miles away, 603 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 67 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 71 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 100 miles away, 365 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 108 miles away, 619 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 108 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 110 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 121 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 124 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 130 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Greenbrier River:
The Resort at Glade Springs, Daniels , 18 miles away
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Princeton, WV, Princeton , 21 miles away
Knights Inn Ghent, Ghent , 21 miles away
Sleep Inn Princeton, Princeton , 22 miles away
Sleep Inn Beaver, Beaver , 23 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Greenbrier River:
Bluestone Country Store and Camp, Hinton, 4 miles away
Bass Lake Park, Hinton, 4 miles away
Pipestem Koa Kampground, Pipestem, 12 miles away
 Trails Near Greenbrier River:
Allegheny Trail, Monroe County , 18 miles away
Alleheny Trail, Monroe County , 18 miles away
Falt Peter Trail, Giles County , 18 miles away
 National Parks Near Greenbrier River:
Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 28 miles away
Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 28 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Greenbrier River:
Willow Wood Country Club, Hinton , 5 miles away

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