West Virginia whitewater - Pipestem Creek, Summers County Summers county, Tom Honaker Road to Bluestone Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III(IV)     3 miles   The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The starting location is a short drive from Beckley, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. The Tom Honaker Road to Bluestone     Lake stretch is the only paddling stretch along Pipestem Creek. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This is a pretty short section so better bring some good walking shoes. This section of Pipestem Creek is 3 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III(IV) section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Summers County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. Briefly about the general area: Pipestem Creek is a quite wet place generally with a lot of rainfall; the month with most of the rain is July while February is frequently the driest month. Summertime highs at Pipestem Creek ordinarily tend to be in the 80's. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 50's. Daytime highs all through the wintertime are in the 30's with temperatures at Pipestem Creek dipping down into the 10's through winter nights.   Pipestem Creek, Tom Honaker Road to Bluestone Lake road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III(IV) Length: 3 miles Average Gradient: 80 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.56208 Longitude: -80.93104 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.61351 Longitude: -80.91623 Paddler input for Pipestem Creek, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Pipestem Creek, West Virginia Local climate location: OAK HILL 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. The Resort at Glade Springs, Daniels 12 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... Knights Inn Ghent, Ghent 13 miles away Welcome to the Knights Inn of Ghent, West Virginia. We offer our Guests these great amenities - Truck and RV Parking. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Pipestem Creek.   Whitewater Near Pipestem Creek: Little Bluestone River & Tributaries, Summers County , 4 miles away, Class II-III+ - 2.2 miles long (Cr 27 bridge to Bluestone River) Madams Creek, Summers County , 5 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 2 miles long (Madams Creek Road to New River) Bluestone, Mercer/Summers County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 21.3 miles long (Eads Mill to Bluestone State Park) Mountain Creek, Mercer County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.1 miles long (CR 4 bridge to Bluestone River) Little Wolf Creek, Summers County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 2.5 miles long (CR 14 Bridge to Greenbrier River) New River, Summers/ Fayette/ Raleigh County , 7 miles away, Class I-III(IV) - 11 miles long (Bluestone Dam to Sandstone) Greenbrier River, Summers County , 8 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 5.5 miles long (Willowood bridge to Bellepoint) Big Creek, Summers County , 8 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.5 miles long (CR 10 bridge to Greenbrier River) Fall Branch, Raleigh County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV - 1.5 miles long (ATV trail to River Road on New River above Sandstone falls) New River, Mercer/ Monroe/ Summers/Giles County , 9 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 14.8 miles long (State line to Bull Falls Campground)   Ski Areas Near Pipestem Creek: Winterplace, West Virginia , 14 miles away, 603 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 76 miles away, 700 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 79 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 93 miles away, 365 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 101 miles away, 619 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 101 miles away, 830 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 103 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 129 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 132 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 138 miles away, 1003 vertical feet   Hotels Near Pipestem Creek: The Resort at Glade Springs, Daniels , 12 miles away Knights Inn Ghent, Ghent , 13 miles away Sleep Inn Princeton, Princeton , 15 miles away SUPER 8 MOTEL - PRINCETON, Princeton , 15 miles away Princeton-Days Inn, Princeton , 15 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Pipestem Creek: Pipestem Koa Kampground, Pipestem, 4 miles away Bass Lake Park, Hinton, 6 miles away Bluestone Country Store and Camp, Hinton, 6 miles away   National Parks Near Pipestem Creek: Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 24 miles away Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 24 miles away   Golf Courses Near Pipestem Creek: Willow Wood Country Club, Hinton , 5 miles away   Lakes Near Pipestem Creek