West Virginia whitewater - Robbins Run, Greenbrier County

Greenbrier county, Confluence of Boggs Run to Confluence of Spring Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III     2.8 miles
  This section of Robbins Run is 2.8 miles long and is a class III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in West Virginia tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so better not forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. This is a pretty short section so better bring some good walking shoes. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The
    nature scenery of Greenbrier County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality
time in nature are great reasons to come. There are no other sections to paddle along Robbins Run than the Confluence of Boggs Run to Confluence of Spring Creek section.

Briefly about the general area:
All through the summertime highs here at Robbins Run get into the 80's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's, and after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Robbins Run drop into the 10's. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Vesper
 
Lewis Spring.
Clifford Brown Spring is an inspiring place to explore while you're here; why not take a refreshing hike along the Big Run Trail. Robbins Run gets much water; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month is January.

Robbins Run, Confluence of Boggs Run to Confluence of Spring Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III
Length: 2.8 miles
Average Gradient: 60 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.0928
Longitude: -80.35

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.0558
Longitude: -80.35621

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Current weather conditions at Robbins Run, West Virginia
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Local climate location: RICHWOOD 4 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Lewisburg Super 8 Motel, Lewisburg
15 miles away
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15 miles away
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16 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, Virginia, the metro area neareast to Robbins Run. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Robbins Run.
 Whitewater Near Robbins Run:
Spring Creek, Greenbrier County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 6.4 miles long (Cordova to one mile below confluence of Robbins Run)
Little Kanawha River - Right Fork, Upshur Webster Lewis Braxton County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 6.6 miles long (Cleveland to confluence with Little Kanawha River)
Anthony Creek, Greenbrier County , 10 miles away, Class I-III - 5.4 miles long (Blue Bend Recreation Area to confluence of Greenbrier River)
Cranberry River, Pocahontas/Webster County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Cranberry Recreation Area to Big Rock)
Cranberry River, Pocahontas/Webster County , 10 miles away, Class II-V - 15 miles long (Above Cranberry Rec Area to Cranberry Rec Area)
Elk River, Pocahontas/Randolph County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 10.4 miles long (Slatyfork to Elk Springs)
Cherry River - South Fork, Nicholas/Greenbrier County , 12 miles away, Class II-III+ - 6 miles long (Beech Lick Run to Richwood)
Cherry River - North Fork, Nicholas/Greenbrier County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 13 miles long (Third West Virginia 39 and 55 Bridge to Richwood)
Anthony Creek, Greenbrier County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Neola to Blue Bend Recreation Area)
Elk River, Randolph/Webster County , 14 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 11.8 miles long (Elk Springs to Bergoo)
 Ski Areas Near Robbins Run:
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 32 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 34 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Winterplace, West Virginia , 59 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 82 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 84 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 98 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 106 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 112 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 117 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 129 miles away, 750 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Robbins Run:
Days Inn, Lewisburg , 15 miles away
Four Seasons Lodge, Richwood , 15 miles away
Hampton Inn, Lewisburg , 15 miles away
Lewisburg Super 8 Motel, Lewisburg , 15 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LEWISBURG, Lewisburg , 15 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Robbins Run:
Summit Lake Campground, Greenbrier County, 11 miles away
Day Run Campground, Pocahontas County, 15 miles away
Cranberry Campground, Webster County, 15 miles away
 Trails Near Robbins Run:
Big Run Trail, Greenbrier County , 5 miles away
Greenbrier River Trail, Greenbrier County , 6 miles away
Snodgrass Run Trail, Greenbrier County , 6 miles away
Pocahontas Trail, Pocahontas County , 6 miles away
Eagles Camp Trail, Pocahontas County , 7 miles away
 National Parks Near Robbins Run:
Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 57 miles away
Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 57 miles away

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