West Virginia whitewater - Little Laurel Creek, Greenbrier/Nicholas County

Greenbrier/Nicholas county, CR39/11 to confluence with Cherry River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV     5.1 miles
  The CR39/11 to confluence with Cherry River stretch of Little Laurel Creek in West Virginia is 5.1 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-IV section of whitewater. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside West Virginia you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so you'd better keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. The wonderful West Virginia scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people
    from near and far. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. The CR39/11 to confluence with Cherry River stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to
drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that.

Briefly about the general area:
If the weather is great here at Little Laurel Creek, you can go for a hike along the Hinkle Branch Trail, and Huggins Hollow is another magnificent location to stop by nearby. Little Laurel Creek sees pretty high levels of precipitation; all through
 
July this area sees the most rain, and February is when it's the driest.
High temperatures at Little Laurel Creek during the warm months are in the 80's. Once the sun is down it descends down to the 60's. Through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's, and during the dark hours in the wintertime at Little Laurel Creek temperatures plunge to the 20's. Going for a hike along the Barrenshe Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this region.

Little Laurel Creek, CR39/11 to confluence with Cherry River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV
Length: 5.1 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.19527
Longitude: -80.52334

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.21777
Longitude: -80.55667

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Current weather conditions at Little Laurel Creek, West Virginia
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Local climate location: GASSAWAY 11 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Charleston North (Elkview), Elkview
21 miles away
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21 miles away
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Summersville Super 8 Motel, Summersville
21 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Little Laurel Creek.
 Whitewater Near Little Laurel Creek:
Cherry River - South Fork, Nicholas/Greenbrier County , 3 miles away, Class II-III+ - 6 miles long (Beech Lick Run to Richwood)
Laurel Creek - Cherry Tributary, Nicholas County , 4 miles away, Class III+(V) - 5.3 miles long (Jetsville to Fenwick)
Cherry River - North Fork, Nicholas/Greenbrier County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 13 miles long (Third West Virginia 39 and 55 Bridge to Richwood)
Cherry River, Nicholas County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (Watergate Inn to Gauley River)
Cranberry River, Nicholas County , 5 miles away, Class II-IV - 7 miles long (Big Rock Camping Area to Gauley River)
Gauley River, Webster/Nicholas County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 9.8 miles long (Camden-0n-Gauley to Curtin Bridge)
Little Kanawha River - Right Fork, Upshur Webster Lewis Braxton County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 6.6 miles long (Cleveland to confluence with Little Kanawha River)
Big Clear Creek, Greenbrier County , 9 miles away, Class III-V - 4.5 miles long (CR 1 bridge to Anjean)
Gauley River, Webster County , 9 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 10.5 miles long (Donaldson to Camden-on-Gauley)
Panther Creek, Nicholas County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.3 miles long (Confluence with Jim's Branch to confluence with Gauley River)
 Ski Areas Near Little Laurel Creek:
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 40 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 48 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Winterplace, West Virginia , 52 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 88 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 91 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 110 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 111 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 124 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 127 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 131 miles away, 750 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Little Laurel Creek:
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Charleston North (Elkview), Elkview , 21 miles away
Comfort Inn Summersville, Summersville , 21 miles away
Summersville Super 8 Motel, Summersville , 21 miles away
Sleep Inn Summersville, Summersville , 21 miles away
Best Western Summersville Lake Motor Lodge, Summersville , 21 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Little Laurel Creek:
Big Rock Campground, Nicholas County, 5 miles away
Summit Lake Campground, Greenbrier County, 7 miles away
Cranberry Campground, Webster County, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Little Laurel Creek:
Barrenshe Trail, Nicholas County , 5 miles away
Hinkle Branch Trail, Nicholas County , 5 miles away
Perry Ridge Trail, Nicholas County , 6 miles away
Bee Run Trail, Nicholas County , 6 miles away
Harris Siding Trail, Nicholas County , 6 miles away
 National Parks Near Little Laurel Creek:
Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 46 miles away
Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 46 miles away

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