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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.
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CLASS I-II 8.8 miles
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If you're coming from Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. The US 219 to confluence with Greenbrier River section of Second Creek in Monroe/ Greenbrier County is 8.8 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. Lodging is available near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of |
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spots for that. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind
| that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the US 219 to confluence with Greenbrier River section is one of them. The natural beauty of Monroe/ Greenbrier County and the water flowing gracefully down Second Creek attract people from near and far.
Briefly about the general area:
Summertime brings highs in the 70's to Second Creek, and during summer nights | |
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temperatures are in the 50's. Throughout the wintertime this place gets highs in the 30's; night lows during the winter for Second Creek tend to be in the 10's. Put some time aside to spend at Big Spring since you're here at Second Creek.
A large amount of precipitation falls at Second Creek; July is the wettest month with most rain while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
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Second Creek, US 219 to confluence with Greenbrier River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
I-II
Length:
8.8
miles
Average Gradient: 25 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.68389
Longitude: -80.4562
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.72489
Longitude: -80.52421
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Paddler input for Second Creek, West Virginia:
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Outdoors Recreation Near Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, Virginia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, Virginia, the metro area neareast to Second Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Second Creek. |
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Second Creek, Monroe
County
, 2 miles away, Class I-III - 8.2 miles long (Hollywood to US 219 bridge) |
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Muddy Creek - Greenbrier Tributary, Greenbrier
County
, 10 miles away, Class I-II - 5.5 miles long (Mill Creek Confluence to Greenbrier River confluence) |
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Anthony Creek, Greenbrier
County
, 17 miles away, Class I-III - 5.4 miles long (Blue Bend Recreation Area to confluence of Greenbrier River) |
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Dunlap Creek, Alleghany
County
, 19 miles away, Class II-IV - 26.5 miles long (Route 603 8.0 miles to Crows) |
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Johns Creek, Craig
County
, 20 miles away, Class I-II - 21 miles long (Route 632 bridge to Route 311 bridge) |
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Little Stony Creek, Giles
County
, 20 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 1.6 miles long (Cascades to USFS Parking Area) |
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Spring Creek, Greenbrier
County
, 20 miles away, Class II-III - 6.4 miles long (Cordova to one mile below confluence of Robbins Run) |
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Big Clear Creek, Greenbrier
County
, 21 miles away, Class III-V - 4.5 miles long (CR 1 bridge to Anjean) |
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Stony Creek - New Tributary, Giles
County
, 21 miles away, Class III-V - 7 miles long (Route 635 to Route 684) |
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Robbins Run, Greenbrier
County
, 22 miles away, Class III - 2.8 miles long (Confluence of Boggs Run to Confluence of Spring Creek) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Second Creek:
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Winterplace, West Virginia
, 44 miles away, 603 vertical feet |
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The Homestead, Virginia
, 45 miles away, 700 vertical feet |
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Snowshoe, West Virginia
, 52 miles away, 1500 vertical feet |
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Canaan Valley, West Virginia
, 102 miles away, 850 vertical feet |
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Timberline, West Virginia
, 105 miles away, 1000 vertical feet |
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Wintergreen, Virginia
, 107 miles away, 1003 vertical feet |
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Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina
, 117 miles away, 365 vertical feet |
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Massanutten, Virginia
, 126 miles away, 1100 vertical feet |
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Hawksnest, North Carolina
, 126 miles away, 619 vertical feet |
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Ski Beech, North Carolina
, 127 miles away, 830 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Second Creek:
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Rodeway Inn, Lewisburg
, 5 miles away |
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Lynn's Inn Bed & Breakfast, Lewisburg
, 5 miles away |
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Minnie Manor Bed & Breakfast, Lewisburg
, 6 miles away |
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Fort Savannah Inn, Lewisburg
, 6 miles away |
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Econo Lodge Lewisburg, Lewisburg
, 6 miles away |
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| | Trails Near Second Creek:
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Youngs Nature Trail, Greenbrier County
, 10 miles away |
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Virginias Walk Trail, Monroe County
, 15 miles away |
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Virginias Walk Trail, Monroe County
, 15 miles away |
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Falt Peter Trail, Giles County
, 16 miles away |
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South Boundary Trail, Greenbrier County
, 16 miles away |
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| | National Parks Near Second Creek:
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Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV
, 48 miles away |
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Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV
, 48 miles away |
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