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 scenic beauty of Summers County and the water flowing gracefully down Lick Creek attract people from near and far. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend     some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. The put-in is not too far from Oak Hill, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Lick Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Green Sulphur Springs to confluence of New River section is the only one. This section of Lick Creek is 5.8 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-V section of whitewater. Briefly about the general area: Lick Creek is a pretty wet place frequently with a large amount of precipitation; all through the month of July you get the most rain around here while February is frequently the driest month. During the   summertime months highs here at Lick Creek get into the 80's. Summer night lows plunge down to the 50's. High temperatures throughout the winter are normally in the 30's while Lick Creek night low temperatures all through the wintertime are in the 10's. Dark Hollow is a great site to visit in the vicinity of 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. 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... Sleep Inn Beaver, Beaver 19 miles away Sleep Inn Beaver, WV is in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, conveniently located off I-64, exit 125/125-B. We're the perfect choice for whatever activity brings you to southern West Virginia. G... New River Inn, Oak Hill 20 miles away Renovated second quarter of 2008. Located only 4 miles from New River Gorge and whitewater rafting companies, and just minutes from the western hemiphere's largest steel arch bridge in beautiful Fayet...   All West Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in West Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Lick Creek, West Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Lick Creek, West Virginia. 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 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 Lick Creek. 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: The Resort at Glade Springs, Daniels , 15 miles away Sleep Inn Beaver, Beaver , 19 miles away New River Inn, Oak Hill , 20 miles away Knights Inn Ghent, Ghent , 21 miles away Red Carpet Inn Beckley, Beckley , 21 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Lick Creek: Bluestone Country Store and Camp, Hinton, 7 miles away Bass Lake Park, Hinton, 7 miles away Babcock State Park, Clifftop, 13 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