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   The scenic beauty of Nicholas County and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. 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 of the sections here are safe for beginners. This section of Laurel Creek - Cherry Tributary is 5.3 miles long and is a class III+(V) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming     back for more. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Jetsville to Fenwick stretch is just one of them. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the summer highs here at Laurel Creek - Cherry Tributary reach the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 60's. Through the wintertime highs are frequently in the 40's, and nighttime lows at Laurel Creek - Cherry Tributary through the wintertime   usually sink into the 20's. Lots of rain falls at Laurel Creek - Cherry Tributary; during the month of July you get the most rain around here; January is the month with the least moisture. 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 Paddler input for Laurel Creek - Cherry Tributary, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Laurel Creek - Cherry Tributary, West Virginia 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 Country Inn & Suites offers a variety of 90 guest rooms and Suites with 10 King Suites featuring a living room with a sofabed and 2 person whirlpool. Hotel has sprinklers and smoke detectors in all ar... Summersville Super 8 Motel, Summersville 18 miles away Welcome to the Super 8 of Summersville. 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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 Laurel Creek - Cherry Tributary. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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: Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Charleston North (Elkview), Elkview , 18 miles away Summersville Super 8 Motel, Summersville , 18 miles away Comfort Inn Summersville, Summersville , 18 miles away Sleep Inn Summersville, Summersville , 18 miles away Best Western Summersville Lake Motor Lodge, 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 Camp Caesar, Cowen, 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