West Virginia whitewater - Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary, Webster County Webster county, Confluence with McAvoy Run to Erbacon section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     7.6 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in West Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The Confluence with McAvoy Run to Erbacon stretch of Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary in Webster County is 7.6 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Webster County and the water flowing gracefully down Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary make the trip here worthwhile. The Confluence with McAvoy Run to Erbacon     stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: At Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary during the warmest time of the year highs are in the 80's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 60's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally   in the 30's while Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary nighttime low temperatures throughout the wintertime are in the 10's. Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary gets lots of water; through July this area sees the most rain while February is frequently the driest month. Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary, Confluence with McAvoy Run to Erbacon road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 7.6 miles Average Gradient: 55 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.4594 Longitude: -80.52223 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.51789 Longitude: -80.5877 Paddler input for Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary, West Virginia Local climate location: GLENVILLE 5 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Sutton - Days Inn Flatwoods, Sutton 14 miles away Days Hotel 5 Sunbursts and Chairmans Award for Excellence. 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Find a whitewater outfitter in West Virginia Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Clarksburg, West Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Clarksburg, West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary.   Whitewater Near Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary: Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary, Webster/ Braxton County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.4 miles long (Erbacon to Centralia) Gauley River, Webster County , 6 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 10.5 miles long (Donaldson to Camden-on-Gauley) Gauley River, Webster County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Bolair to Donaldson) Elk River, Webster County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 17.3 miles long (Webster Springs to CR7) Grassy Creek, Webster County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (Orndoff Church to confluence with Right Fork of Holly River Close to Diana) Gauley River, Webster/Nicholas County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 9.8 miles long (Camden-0n-Gauley to Curtin Bridge) Williams River, Pocahontas/Webster County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Three Forks of Williams to Gauley River) Cranberry River, Nicholas County , 11 miles away, Class II-IV - 7 miles long (Big Rock Camping Area to Gauley River) Gauley River, Webster County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 8.3 miles long (Confluence with Turkey Fork to Bolair) Elk River - Back Fork, Webster County , 12 miles away, Class II+ - 5.8 miles long (Big Sycamore to Webster Springs)   Ski Areas Near Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary: Snowshoe, West Virginia , 40 miles away, 1500 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 55 miles away, 700 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 62 miles away, 603 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 83 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 85 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 101 miles away, 610 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 116 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 120 miles away, 750 vertical feet Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 121 miles away, 180 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 124 miles away, 610 vertical feet   Hotels Near Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary: Sutton - Days Inn Flatwoods, Sutton , 14 miles away Microtel Gassaway Sutton, Gassaway , 17 miles away Comfort Inn Summersville, Summersville , 22 miles away Sleep Inn Summersville, Summersville , 22 miles away Summersville Super 8 Motel, Summersville , 22 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary: Camp Caesar, Cowen, 4 miles away Big Rock Campground, Nicholas County, 11 miles away Cranberry Campground, Webster County, 12 miles away   Trails Near Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary: Adkin Rockhouse Trail, Webster County , 8 miles away Harris Siding Trail, Nicholas County , 10 miles away Cranberry Ridge Trail, Webster County , 10 miles away Hinkle Branch Trail, Nicholas County , 10 miles away Bear Run Trail, Webster County , 10 miles away   National Parks Near Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary: Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 53 miles away Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 53 miles away