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 section of Little Laurel Creek in Greenbrier/Nicholas County is 5.1 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-IV section. The average West Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's good length for a morning trip. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Great exercise and     just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. Briefly about the general area: Little Laurel Creek frequently gets a good deal of rainfall; July is when you get the most rain here, and February is when it's the driest. Hiking along the Hinkle Branch Trail is brilliant fun. Summertime highs at Little Laurel Creek regularly tend to be in the 80's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. High temperatures during the winter are normally in the 40's; night lows at Little Laurel   Creek throughout the winter typically dip into the 20's. Take a hike on the Barrenshe Trail, and a pleasant place to have a look at close by is Huggins Hollow. 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 Paddler input for Little Laurel Creek, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Little Laurel Creek, West Virginia Local climate location: GASSAWAY 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Hampton Inn Summersville, Summersville 20 miles away The Hampton Inn Summersville hotel in West Virginia is located off US Route 19. Summersville area attractions include golf tennis whitewater rafting Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine Hawks Nest State Park... Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Charleston North (Elkview), Elkview 21 miles away Country Inn & Suites offers a variety of 90 guest rooms and Suites with 10 King Suites featuring a living room with a sofabed and 2 person whirlpool. Hotel has sprinklers and smoke detectors in all ar... Comfort Inn Summersville, Summersville 21 miles away Free Wifi in all rooms and public areas. Exercise room and racquetball courts. Free deluxe Continental Breakfast. Restaurant's and shopping within walking distance. Seasonal outdoor heated pool. Wal-...   All West Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in West Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Little Laurel Creek, West Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Little Laurel 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 Little Laurel Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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   Hotels Near Little Laurel Creek: Hampton Inn Summersville, Summersville , 20 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Charleston North (Elkview), Elkview , 21 miles away Comfort Inn Summersville, Summersville , 21 miles away Super 8 Summersville, Summersville , 21 miles away Sleep Inn Summersville, 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