West Virginia whitewater - Little Coal River. Pond Fork, Boone County
Boone
county,
Van to Madison section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 12.2 miles
The natural beauty of West Virginia and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. The Van to Madison stretch of Little Coal River. Pond Fork in Boone County is 12.2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. The put-in is not too far from Charleston, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your camping stuff too. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the
river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in West Virginia are
often more forgiving than in other states, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places.
Briefly about the general area: A lot of rainfall falls at Little Coal River. Pond Fork; July is the month that gets the most rain, and January is the month with the least moisture. For the period of the days of summer, highs regularly
are in the 80's at Little Coal River. Pond Fork. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 60's. Highs during the wintertime are usually in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Little Coal River. Pond Fork.
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