West Virginia whitewater - Laurel Creek - Cherry Tributary, Nicholas County

Nicholas county, Jetsville to Fenwick section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III+(V)     5.3 miles
  This stretch of Laurel Creek - Cherry Tributary in Nicholas County is 5.3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III+(V) section of whitewater. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so better not forget that rivers here are less demanding. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend
    a night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling spots. On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day
trip. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. The nature scenery of West Virginia and the cool fresh water have people coming here.

Briefly about the general area:
During the summer here at Laurel Creek - Cherry Tributary, high temperatures ordinarily reach the 80's. Throughout the moonlight hours it's ordinarily in the 60's. Through the winter the highs are commonly in the 40's, and nighttime lows at Laurel Creek - Cherry Tributary during the wintertime ordinarily plunge into the 20's.
Laurel
 
Creek - Cherry Tributary regularly gets a lot of precipitation; July is when you get the most rain here; the driest month of the year is January.

Laurel Creek - Cherry Tributary, Jetsville to Fenwick road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III+(V)
Length: 5.3 miles
Average Gradient: 75 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.16733
Longitude: -80.59855

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.23098
Longitude: -80.58363

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Current weather conditions at Laurel Creek - Cherry Tributary, West Virginia
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Local climate location: GASSAWAY 14 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Charleston North (Elkview), Elkview
18 miles away
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18 miles away
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Summersville Super 8 Motel, Summersville
18 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Laurel Creek - Cherry Tributary.
 Whitewater Near Laurel Creek - Cherry Tributary:
Cherry River, Nicholas County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (Watergate Inn to Gauley River)
Little Laurel Creek, Greenbrier/Nicholas County , 4 miles away, Class II-IV - 5.1 miles long (CR39/11 to confluence with Cherry River)
Cranberry River, Nicholas County , 5 miles away, Class II-IV - 7 miles long (Big Rock Camping Area to Gauley River)
Panther Creek, Nicholas County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.3 miles long (Confluence with Jim's Branch to confluence with Gauley River)
Cherry River - South Fork, Nicholas/Greenbrier County , 7 miles away, Class II-III+ - 6 miles long (Beech Lick Run to Richwood)
Gauley River, Webster/Nicholas County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 9.8 miles long (Camden-0n-Gauley to Curtin Bridge)
Cherry River - North Fork, Nicholas/Greenbrier County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 13 miles long (Third West Virginia 39 and 55 Bridge to Richwood)
Big Clear Creek, Greenbrier County , 8 miles away, Class III-V - 4.5 miles long (CR 1 bridge to Anjean)
Gauley River, Nicholas County , 8 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 8.4 miles long (Curtin Bridge to confluence with Big Beaver Creek)
Big Beaver Creek, Nicholas County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4.5 miles long (Craigsville to Gauley River)
 Ski Areas Near Laurel Creek - Cherry Tributary:
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 44 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Winterplace, West Virginia , 49 miles away, 603 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 51 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 92 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 94 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 112 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 115 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 127 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 130 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 133 miles away, 365 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Laurel Creek - Cherry Tributary:
Four Seasons Lodge, Richwood , 5 miles away
Rainelle Motor Lodge, Rainelle , 17 miles away
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Charleston North (Elkview), Elkview , 18 miles away
Comfort Inn Summersville, Summersville , 18 miles away
Summersville Super 8 Motel, Summersville , 18 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Laurel Creek - Cherry Tributary:
Big Rock Campground, Nicholas County, 7 miles away
Summit Lake Campground, Greenbrier County, 10 miles away
Cranberry Campground, Webster County, 12 miles away
 Trails Near Laurel Creek - Cherry Tributary:
Perry Ridge Trail, Nicholas County , 5 miles away
Hinkle Branch Trail, Nicholas County , 6 miles away
Harris Siding Trail, Nicholas County , 6 miles away
Barrenshe Trail, Nicholas County , 8 miles away
Cranberry Ridge Trail, Webster County , 9 miles away
 National Parks Near Laurel Creek - Cherry Tributary:
Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 43 miles away
Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 43 miles away

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