West Virginia whitewater - Lick Creek, Summers County Summers county, Green Sulphur Springs to confluence of New River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-V     5.8 miles   The Green Sulphur Springs to confluence of New River stretch of Lick Creek is 5.8 miles long and is a class II-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in West Virginia tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you     glad you came. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The wonderful Summers County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Lick Creek make the trip here worthwhile. There are no other sections to paddle along Lick Creek than the Green Sulphur Springs to confluence of New River section. The starting point is not too far from Oak Hill, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Briefly about the general area: Dark Hollow is a tremendous spot to spend some time at. The high level of rainfall makes Lick Creek a pretty wet place; July is when you get the most rain here, and February is when it's the driest.   All through the months of summer at Lick Creek temperatures are typically in the 80's. Once the sun is down it plunges down to the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's, and night lows in the 10's for Lick Creek. Lick Creek, Green Sulphur Springs to confluence of New River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-V Length: 5.8 miles Average Gradient: 70 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.80555 Longitude: -80.81473 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.77666 Longitude: -80.8939 Paddler input for Lick Creek, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Lick Creek, West Virginia Local climate location: OAK HILL 19 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Glade Springs Resort, Daniels 15 miles away The Resort at Glade Springs, Daniels 15 miles away 203-room Resort spread among 4000+ acres, offers world-class amenities and adventures in wild, wonderful West Virginia. The Resort offers luxurious accommodations, gourmet cuisine, and a year-round of... 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Lick Creek.   Whitewater Near Lick Creek: Laurel Creek - New River Tributary, Summers County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Route 41 bridge at Kathryn to New River/Sandstone) Meadow Creek, Fayette Summers County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.7 miles long (Meadow Bridge to Meadow Creek) New River, Summers/ Fayette/ Raleigh County , 5 miles away, Class I-III(IV) - 11 miles long (Bluestone Dam to Sandstone) Fall Branch, Raleigh County , 6 miles away, Class II-IV - 1.5 miles long (ATV trail to River Road on New River above Sandstone falls) Big Creek, Summers County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.5 miles long (CR 10 bridge to Greenbrier River) Madams Creek, Summers County , 8 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 2 miles long (Madams Creek Road to New River) Greenbrier River, Summers County , 9 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 5.5 miles long (Willowood bridge to Bellepoint) New River, Summers/ Fayette County , 10 miles away, Class I-III - 15 miles long (Sandstone to McCreery) Little Wolf Creek, Summers County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 2.5 miles long (CR 14 Bridge to Greenbrier River) Pinch Creek - Glade Creek Tributary, Raleigh County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.2 miles long (Pluto to confluence with Glade Creek)   Ski Areas Near Lick Creek: Winterplace, West Virginia , 21 miles away, 603 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 69 miles away, 700 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 69 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 105 miles away, 365 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 112 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 112 miles away, 619 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 114 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 119 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 122 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 132 miles away, 1003 vertical feet   Hotels Near Lick Creek: Dawson Inn, Meadow Bridge , 5 miles away Coast To Coast Motel, Hinton , 7 miles away Newbrier Lodge Motel, Hinton , 7 miles away Rainelle Motor Lodge, Rainelle , 12 miles away Glade Springs Resort, Daniels , 15 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Lick Creek: Bluestone Country Store and Camp, Hinton, 7 miles away Bass Lake Park, Hinton, 7 miles away Greenbrier River Campground, Alderson, 16 miles away   National Parks Near Lick Creek: Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 22 miles away Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 22 miles away   Lakes Near Lick Creek