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
  This stretch of Greenbrier River in Summers County is 5.5 miles long and is a class I-II(III) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Summers County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. This stretch is mid length, you can easily run it on an afternoon. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in West Virginia are often more forgiving than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in
    mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here
you'll find a large number of good spots. This is the only paddling section along Greenbrier River. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more.

Briefly about the general area:
Nearby Sawyer Hollow is a fine spot to go if you're at Greenbrier River. Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Greenbrier River; through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Through the winter highs are in the 30's, and nighttime lows in the 10's for Greenbrier River.
Much precipitation falls at Greenbrier River; the month with most of the rain is July, and February on the other hand is the driest.
 

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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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
 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 & Suites, 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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