West Virginia whitewater - Manns Creek, Fayette County
Fayette
county,
Babcock State Park to confluence with Glade Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS V+ 1.7 miles
Whitewater rafting and kayaking in West Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that rivers here are less demanding. The starting location is a short drive from Oak Hill, as you can see on the road map further down. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The beautiful scenery of West Virginia and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. The Babcock State Park to confluence with Glade Creek section of Manns Creek is 1.7 miles
long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class V+ section. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This is a pretty short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area
you'll find lots of paddling spots. The Babcock State Park to confluence with Glade Creek section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came.
Briefly about the general area: During the summer months highs here at Manns Creek get into the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Manns Creek. Manns Creek regularly gets a great deal of rain; July is the month that gets the most rain; February is the month with the least moisture.
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