West Virginia whitewater - Second Creek, Monroe/ Greenbrier County
Monroe/ Greenbrier
county,
US 219 to confluence with Greenbrier River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 8.8 miles
The starting location is a reasonable drive from Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The beautiful scenery of West Virginia and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This section of Second Creek in Monroe/ Greenbrier County is 8.8 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great
reasons to come. The US 219 to confluence with Greenbrier River section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either
way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in West Virginia are often easier than in other states, so better not forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.
Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Second Creek during the summertime months are in the 70's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's.
For the period of the winter this place gets highs in the 30's; winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Second Creek. Second Creek is a relatively wet place usually with much rain; July is the wettest month with most rain, and January is the month with the least moisture. Put some time aside to spend at Big Spring since you're here at Second Creek.
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These outdoors activities are available near Second Creek.
Second Creek, Monroe
County
, 2 miles away, Class I-III - 8.2 miles long (Hollywood to US 219 bridge)
Muddy Creek - Greenbrier Tributary, Greenbrier
County
, 10 miles away, Class I-II - 5.5 miles long (Mill Creek Confluence to Greenbrier River confluence)
Anthony Creek, Greenbrier
County
, 17 miles away, Class I-III - 5.4 miles long (Blue Bend Recreation Area to confluence of Greenbrier River)
Dunlap Creek, Alleghany
County
, 19 miles away, Class II-IV - 26.5 miles long (Route 603 8.0 miles to Crows)
Johns Creek, Craig
County
, 20 miles away, Class I-II - 21 miles long (Route 632 bridge to Route 311 bridge)
Little Stony Creek, Giles
County
, 20 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 1.6 miles long (Cascades to USFS Parking Area)
Spring Creek, Greenbrier
County
, 20 miles away, Class II-III - 6.4 miles long (Cordova to one mile below confluence of Robbins Run)
Big Clear Creek, Greenbrier
County
, 21 miles away, Class III-V - 4.5 miles long (CR 1 bridge to Anjean)
Stony Creek - New Tributary, Giles
County
, 21 miles away, Class III-V - 7 miles long (Route 635 to Route 684)
Robbins Run, Greenbrier
County
, 22 miles away, Class III - 2.8 miles long (Confluence of Boggs Run to Confluence of Spring Creek)