West Virginia whitewater - Panther Creek, Nicholas County

Nicholas county, Confluence with Jim's Branch to confluence with Gauley River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     3.3 miles
  The Confluence with Jim's Branch to confluence with Gauley River stretch of Panther Creek in Nicholas County is 3.3 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. This is the only paddling stretch along Panther Creek. The scenic beauty of Nicholas County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle.
    This section is quite short so no need to bring snacks. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river
for a while are great reasons to come. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime highs at Panther Creek commonly tend to be in the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 60's. Highs through the winter are mostly in the 40's, and night lows at Panther Creek during the wintertime commonly fall into the 20's.
Panther Creek sees pretty high levels of precipitation; the wettest month of the year is commonly July, that's the one that rains the most; the driest of the months is January.
 

Panther Creek, Confluence with Jim's Branch to confluence with Gauley River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 3.3 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.22999
Longitude: -80.66556

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.26833
Longitude: -80.67362

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Current weather conditions at Panther Creek, West Virginia
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Local climate location: GASSAWAY 16 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Hampton Inn Summersville, Summersville
11 miles away
The Hampton Inn Summersville hotel in West Virginia is located off US Route 19. Summersville area attractions include golf tennis whitewater rafting Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine Hawks Nest State Park...

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Charleston North (Elkview), Elkview
12 miles away
Country Inn & Suites offers a variety of 90 guest rooms and Suites with 10 King Suites featuring a living room with a sofabed and 2 person whirlpool. Hotel has sprinklers and smoke detectors in all ar...

Comfort Inn Summersville, Summersville
12 miles away
Free Wifi in all rooms and public areas. Exercise room and racquetball courts. Free deluxe Continental Breakfast. Restaurant's and shopping within walking distance. Seasonal outdoor heated pool. Wal-...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Panther Creek.
 Whitewater Near Panther Creek:
Gauley River, Nicholas County , 3 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 8.4 miles long (Curtin Bridge to confluence with Big Beaver Creek)
Big Beaver Creek, Nicholas County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4.5 miles long (Craigsville to Gauley River)
Cherry River, Nicholas County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (Watergate Inn to Gauley River)
Gauley River, Webster/Nicholas County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 9.8 miles long (Camden-0n-Gauley to Curtin Bridge)
Laurel Creek - Cherry Tributary, Nicholas County , 6 miles away, Class III+(V) - 5.3 miles long (Jetsville to Fenwick)
Cranberry River, Nicholas County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 7 miles long (Big Rock Camping Area to Gauley River)
Hominy Creek, Nicholas County , 8 miles away, Class II-IV - 12 miles long (Hominy Falls to Mt. Nebo)
Little Laurel Creek, Greenbrier/Nicholas County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV - 5.1 miles long (CR39/11 to confluence with Cherry River)
Gauley River, Webster County , 10 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 10.5 miles long (Donaldson to Camden-on-Gauley)
Muddlety Creek, Nicholas County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (West Virginia 41 to Summersville Lake)
 Ski Areas Near Panther Creek:
Winterplace, West Virginia , 47 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 48 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 57 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 95 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 98 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Panther Creek:
Hampton Inn Summersville, Summersville , 11 miles away
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Charleston North (Elkview), Elkview , 12 miles away
Comfort Inn Summersville, Summersville , 12 miles away
Super 8 Summersville, Summersville , 12 miles away
Sleep Inn Summersville, Summersville , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Panther Creek:
Summersville Music Park Campground, Summersville, 7 miles away
Big Rock Campground, Nicholas County, 10 miles away
Camp Caesar, Cowen, 12 miles away
 Trails Near Panther Creek:
Perry Ridge Trail, Nicholas County , 7 miles away
Harris Siding Trail, Nicholas County , 7 miles away
Hinkle Branch Trail, Nicholas County , 9 miles away
Cranberry Ridge Trail, Webster County , 12 miles away
Barrenshe Trail, Nicholas County , 12 miles away
 National Parks Near Panther Creek:
Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 39 miles away
Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 39 miles away

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