West Virginia whitewater - New River, Fayette County
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Cunard to Fayette Station section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III-IV+(V) 6.5 miles
The Cunard to Fayette Station section of New River in West Virginia is 6.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV+(V) section. The natural beauty of West Virginia and the water flowing gracefully down New River are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. The starting point is not too far from Oak Hill, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. There are so many sections
to paddle in this river system, the Cunard to Fayette Station section is just one of many. The average West Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding.
No shortage of good hotels, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers.
Briefly about the general area: New River is a relatively wet place ordinarily with much rainfall; July is when you get the most rain here; the driest of the months is February. At New River all through the months of summer highs are in the 80's while night lows are ordinarily in the
60's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's with temperatures at New River dipping down into the 20's during winter nights. Toney Hollow is a splendid spot to go to close to New River, and New River is not far at all from Oak Hill.
3 miles away
The Quality Inn New River is minutes from the New River Gorge Bridge and outdoor recreational activities like golfing, hunting, fishing, rock climbing and white water rafting at New River Gorge Nation...
3 miles away
Our newly renovated 67 room hotel is located in beautiful Fayette County only minutes away from the Western Hemispheres Largest steel arch bridge and National Park. Oak Hill is also know for all of th...
5 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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