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.
 

Manns Creek, Babcock State Park to confluence with Glade Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V+
Length: 1.7 miles
Average Gradient: 341 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.00027
Longitude: -80.95584

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.99222
Longitude: -80.96584

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Current weather conditions at Manns Creek, West Virginia
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Local climate location: LONDON LOCKS 19 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn New River, Oak Hill
10 miles away
Renovated second quarter of 2008. Located only 4 miles from New River Gorge and whitewater rafting companies, and just minutes from the western hemiphere's largest steel arch bridge in beautiful Fayet...

Quality Inn New River Gorge, Fayetteville
11 miles away
Free Internet in all rooms. Deluxe Continental Breakfast. Pet Friendly. Just minutes from the famous New River Gorge Bridge whitewater rafting and rock climbing. Beautiful scenery and many state park...

Holiday Inn OAK HILL-NEW RIVER GORGE, Oak Hill
13 miles away
The Holiday Inn Hotel Oak Hill New River Gorge Home of the Western Hemispheres Largest Steel Arch Bridge is located in beautiful Fayette County- The heart of Southern West Virginia- within minutes of ...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Oak Hill, West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Manns Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Manns Creek.
 Whitewater Near Manns Creek:
Glade Creek - Manns Creek Tributary, Fayette County , 1 miles away, Class V+ - 1.9 miles long (Babcock State Park to confluence with Manns Creek)
Manns Creek, Fayette County , 2 miles away, Class V+ - 3.6 miles long (Confluence with Glade Creek to Confluence with New River)
Keeney's Creek, Fayette County , 5 miles away, Class V+ - 0.75 miles long (to New River)
New River, -blank- County , 6 miles away, Class I-III - 7 miles long (Thurmond to Cunard)
Glade Creek - Meadow River Tributary, Fayette County , 7 miles away, Class III-V - 2 miles long (County 60/12 bridge to Meadow River confluence)
Meadow River, Nicholas/Fayette County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Nallen to Route 19 Bridge)
New River, Fayette County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 6.5 miles long (Cunard to Fayette Station)
Meadow River, Fayette/ Greenbrier County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 15 miles long (East Rainelle to Russellville)
Meadow River, Fayette/ Nicholas County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5 miles long (Route 19 to confluence with Gauley River)
New River, Fayette/Raleigh County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 15 miles long (McCreery to Thurmond)
 Ski Areas Near Manns Creek:
Winterplace, West Virginia , 24 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 71 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 75 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Manns Creek:
Comfort Inn New River, Oak Hill , 10 miles away
Quality Inn New River Gorge, Fayetteville , 11 miles away
Holiday Inn OAK HILL-NEW RIVER GORGE, Oak Hill , 13 miles away
The Resort at Glade Springs, Daniels , 16 miles away
Sleep Inn Beaver, Beaver , 17 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Manns Creek:
Babcock State Park, Clifftop, 1 miles away
River Retreat, Hico, 6 miles away
Ray's Campground, Hico, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Manns Creek:
Carnifex Trail, Nicholas County , 11 miles away
Way Back Trail, Nicholas County , 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Manns Creek:
Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 15 miles away
Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 15 miles away

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