West Virginia whitewater - Little Kanawha River, Upshur County

Upshur county, Holly Grove to Arlington section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     6.7 miles
  If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. This stretch of Little Kanawha River in West Virginia is 6.7 miles long and is a class I-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Holly Grove to Arlington stretch is one
    of them. If you're coming from Clarksburg it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. There are many good hotels to choose from, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. For all
you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. The scenic beauty of West Virginia and the cool fresh water will make you feel great.

Briefly about the general area:
A perfect location close to Little Kanawha River is Sprigg Hollow. Summer at Little Kanawha River comes with high temperatures in the 80's while overnight lows are ordinarily in the 60's. Through the winter the highs are generally in the 30's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at Little Kanawha
 
River temperatures fall to the 10's.
Little Kanawha River is a pretty wet place regularly with a large amount of precipitation; most of the rain falls during July, and the driest month of the year is February. Don't leave Little Kanawha River without first checking out Devils Darning Needle It's always fine to take a look at Bruffey Spring.

Little Kanawha River, Holly Grove to Arlington road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 6.7 miles
Average Gradient: 30 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.80027
Longitude: -80.28278

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.81611
Longitude: -80.59528

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Current weather conditions at Little Kanawha River, West Virginia
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Local climate location: GLENVILLE 13 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Stonewall Resort, Roanoke
4 miles away
Embraced by the verdant, rolling hills of the West Virginia countryside, Stonewall Resort is the Mountain Lakes region?s newest vacation retreat, blending exciting activities and state-of-the-art faci...

Comfort Inn Weston, Weston
11 miles away
The Comfort Inn Weston is a 2009 Gold Award winning hotel and is conveniently located at the intersection of I-79 and US 33 in the scenic heart of central West Virginia. A hot breakfast is offered dai...

Super 8 Motel - Weston, Weston
11 miles away
This Super 8 is conveniently accessible to I-79, approximately five miles from Stonewall Jackson Lake and 23 miles from Benedum Airport. Local attractions include Market Place Shopping Mall, The Glass...



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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 Little Kanawha River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Little Kanawha River.
 Whitewater Near Little Kanawha River:
Little Kanawha River, Upshur County , 4 miles away, Class III-V - 5.4 miles long (Arlington to Ingo)
Holly River - Left Fork, Webster County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 10.3 miles long (Hacker Valley to Mill Dam)
Little Kanawha River, Braxton County , 8 miles away, Class IV - 0.1 miles long (at Falls Mill)
Grassy Creek, Webster County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (Orndoff Church to confluence with Right Fork of Holly River Close to Diana)
Elk River, Webster County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 17.3 miles long (Webster Springs to CR7)
Sugar Creek, Webster County , 16 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 1.8 miles long (Confluence of Little Sugar Creek to confluence of Back Fork of Elk)
Buckhannon River - Left Fork of Right Fork, Upshur/ Randolph County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Helvetia to Newlonton)
Buckhannon - Right Fork, Upshur/ Randolph County , 16 miles away, Class II-III+ - 13.7 miles long (Pickens to Alexander)
Buckhannon River, Upshur County , 16 miles away, Class I-III - 9.4 miles long (Alexander to Tenmile)
Elk River - Back Fork, Webster County , 16 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.6 miles long (Confluence of Sugar Creek to Big Sycamore)
 Ski Areas Near Little Kanawha River:
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 38 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 60 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 71 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 73 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Winterplace, West Virginia , 80 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 85 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Little Kanawha River:
Stonewall Resort, Roanoke , 4 miles away
Comfort Inn Weston, Weston , 11 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Weston, Weston , 11 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites WESTON, Weston , 12 miles away
Hampton Inn Buckhannon, Buckhannon , 16 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Little Kanawha River:
Hillbilly Haven Log Cabin Rentals, Walkersville, 6 miles away
Stonewall Resort, Walkersville, 8 miles away
Holly River State Park, Hacker Valley, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Little Kanawha River:
High Rock Trail, Webster County , 9 miles away
Reverie Trail, Webster County , 9 miles away
Salt Lick Trail, Webster County , 10 miles away
Tramontane Trail, Webster County , 10 miles away
Wilderness Trail, Webster County , 11 miles away
 National Parks Near Little Kanawha River:
Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 70 miles away
Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 70 miles away

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