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.
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These outdoors activities are available 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)