West Virginia whitewater - Greenbrier River - West Fork, Pocahontas County
Pocahontas
county,
Burner to confluence of East Fork at Durbin section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 7.9 miles
Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The natural beauty of West Virginia and the water flowing gracefully down Greenbrier River - West Fork make the trip here worthwhile. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. No shortage of good hotels, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This stretch has has enough mileage, good for a one day paddling trip. No matter if you're whitewater
rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. The Burner to confluence of East Fork at Durbin stretch of Greenbrier River - West Fork is 7.9 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The Burner to confluence
of East Fork at Durbin stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. The campgrounds here at Greenbrier River - West Fork are pretty good.
Briefly about the general area: The high level of precipitation makes Greenbrier River - West Fork a reasonably wet spot; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain, and the driest of the months is February. Going for a hike on the Burner Mountain Trail is always a great adventure. A short journey to Cool Spring is always worthwhile, and there is a splendid hiking
trail nearby called the Span Oak Trail. High temperatures at Greenbrier River - West Fork all through the warmest time of the year are in the 80's. Summer night lows descend down to the 50's. Through the winter this place gets highs in the 30's, and after the sun is down all through the wintertime temperatures at Greenbrier River - West Fork fall into the 10's.
4 miles away
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These outdoors activities are available near Greenbrier River - West Fork.
Greenbrier River - East Fork, Pocahontas
County
, 4 miles away, Class I-II - 8.9 miles long (Island Campground to confluence with West Fork at Durbin)
Cheat River - Shavers Fork, Pochantas / Randolph
County
, 4 miles away, Class I-III - 11 miles long (US Route 250 to MCamp Groundee Run)
Greenbrier River - West Fork, Pocahontas
County
, 5 miles away, Class I-II - 8.9 miles long (Wildell to Burner)
Greenbrier River, Pocahontas
County
, 5 miles away, Class I-II - 7.7 miles long (Durbin to Hosterman)
Cheat River - Shavers Fork, Pocahontas / Randolph
County
, 7 miles away, Class I-II - 17.4 miles long (Spruce to US Route 250)
Little River, Pocahontas
County
, 7 miles away, Class I-II - 3 miles long (FS 17 to Burner)
Greenbrier River - East Fork, Pocahontas
County
, 9 miles away, Class II-III - 5.1 miles long (FS 51 to Island Campground)
Cheat River - Shavers Fork, Randolph
County
, 9 miles away, Class III-V - 13 miles long (MCamp Groundee Run to Bemis)
Greenbrier River, Pocahontas
County
, 10 miles away, Class I-II - 8.3 miles long (Hosterman to Cass)
Deer Creek, Pocahontas
County
, 11 miles away, Class I-II - 5.4 miles long (Confluence with North Fork of Deer Creek to confluence with Greenbrier River)