West Virginia whitewater - Meadow Creek, Fayette Summers County

Fayette Summers county, Meadow Bridge to Meadow Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     5.7 miles
  The put-in is not too far from Oak Hill, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The beautiful scenery of Fayette Summers County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. This stretch of Meadow Creek in West Virginia is 5.7 miles long and
    is according to American Whitewater a class III-IV section of whitewater. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. You might have to settle for a hotel
a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The Meadow Bridge to Meadow Creek stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system.

Briefly about the general area:
Through the summer at Meadow Creek temperatures are generally in the 80's with nighttime lows in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's; overnight lows in the 10's for Meadow Creek.
All the water falling down from the sky makes Meadow Creek a wet spot; through the month of July you get the most rain around here; the driest month is February.
 

Meadow Creek, Meadow Bridge to Meadow Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 5.7 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.85277
Longitude: -80.85779

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.81083
Longitude: -80.92667

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Current weather conditions at Meadow Creek, West Virginia
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Local climate location: OAK HILL 19 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

The Resort at Glade Springs, Daniels
13 miles away
203-room Resort spread among 4000+ acres, offers world-class amenities and adventures in wild, wonderful West Virginia. The Resort offers luxurious accommodations, gourmet cuisine, and a year-round of...

Sleep Inn Beaver, Beaver
16 miles away
Sleep Inn Beaver, WV is in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, conveniently located off I-64, exit 125/125-B. We're the perfect choice for whatever activity brings you to southern West Virginia. G...

Comfort Inn New River, Oak Hill
17 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...



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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 Meadow Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Meadow Creek.
 Whitewater Near Meadow Creek:
Lick Creek, Summers County , 3 miles away, Class II-V - 5.8 miles long (Green Sulphur Springs to confluence of New River)
Laurel Creek - New River Tributary, Summers County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Route 41 bridge at Kathryn to New River/Sandstone)
Fall Branch, Raleigh County , 5 miles away, Class II-IV - 1.5 miles long (ATV trail to River Road on New River above Sandstone falls)
New River, Summers/ Fayette/ Raleigh County , 7 miles away, Class I-III(IV) - 11 miles long (Bluestone Dam to Sandstone)
New River, Summers/ Fayette County , 7 miles away, Class I-III - 15 miles long (Sandstone to McCreery)
Madams Creek, Summers County , 9 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 2 miles long (Madams Creek Road to New River)
Glade Creek - New River Tributary, Raleigh County , 10 miles away, Class IV - 5.5 miles long (Confluence with Pinch Creek to confluence with New River)
Glade Creek - Manns Creek Tributary, Fayette County , 10 miles away, Class V+ - 1.9 miles long (Babcock State Park to confluence with Manns Creek)
Big Creek, Summers County , 10 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.5 miles long (CR 10 bridge to Greenbrier River)
Manns Creek, Fayette County , 10 miles away, Class V+ - 1.7 miles long (Babcock State Park to confluence with Glade Creek)
 Ski Areas Near Meadow Creek:
Winterplace, West Virginia , 20 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 70 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 71 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Meadow Creek:
The Resort at Glade Springs, Daniels , 13 miles away
Sleep Inn Beaver, Beaver , 16 miles away
Comfort Inn New River, Oak Hill , 17 miles away
Beckley East Microtel Inn / Suites, Beckley , 19 miles away
Red Carpet Inn Beckley, Beckley , 19 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Meadow Creek:
Bluestone Country Store and Camp, Hinton, 9 miles away
Bass Lake Park, Hinton, 9 miles away
Babcock State Park, Clifftop, 10 miles away
 National Parks Near Meadow Creek:
Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 19 miles away
Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 19 miles away

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