West Virginia whitewater - Keeney's Creek, Fayette County
Fayette
county,
to New River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS V+ 0.75 miles
The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Oak Hill, as you can see on the road map further down. The to New River section of Keeney's Creek in Fayette County is 0.75 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class V+ section. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in West Virginia are often more forgiving than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. The campgrounds
here at Keeney's Creek are pretty good. The to New River stretch is the only paddling stretch along Keeney's Creek. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The beautiful scenery
of West Virginia and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. This stretch is very short so no need to bring snacks.
Briefly about the general area: A large amount of rainfall falls at Keeney's Creek; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain, and the driest month of the year is February. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Keeneys Rapids, and don't leave Keeney's Creek without first paying a visit to Dudleys Dip Rapids. For the duration of the warm days of summer at Keeney's Creek highs are
regularly in the 80's while overnight lows are regularly in the 60's. All through the wintertime the highs are typically in the 40's, and night lows all through the wintertime for Keeney's Creek tend to be in the 20's.
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