West Virginia whitewater - Spring Creek, Greenbrier County
Greenbrier
county,
Cordova to one mile below confluence of Robbins Run section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III 6.4 miles
This section of Spring Creek in West Virginia is 6.4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. The average West Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The nature scenery of West Virginia and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance
you're all set. Spring Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Cordova to one mile below confluence of Robbins Run section is the only one. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have
a lot of people coming here. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip.
Briefly about the general area: Spring Creek sees pretty high levels of rain; most of the rain falls all through July; the driest month of the year is January. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Spring Creek; Big Run Trail is a good local trail. At Spring Creek during the warm months highs are in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures fall
down into the 50's. All through the winter this place gets highs in the 40's, and after the sun is down all through the winter temperatures at Spring Creek fall into the 10's.
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Robbins Run, Greenbrier
County
, 3 miles away, Class III - 2.8 miles long (Confluence of Boggs Run to Confluence of Spring Creek)
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
, 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Cranberry Recreation Area to Big Rock)
Cherry River - South Fork, Nicholas/Greenbrier
County
, 11 miles away, Class II-III+ - 6 miles long (Beech Lick Run to Richwood)
Cranberry River, Pocahontas/Webster
County
, 12 miles away, Class II-V - 15 miles long (Above Cranberry Rec Area to Cranberry Rec Area)
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)
Elk River, Pocahontas/Randolph
County
, 13 miles away, Class II-III - 10.4 miles long (Slatyfork to Elk Springs)
Little Laurel Creek, Greenbrier/Nicholas
County
, 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 5.1 miles long (CR39/11 to confluence with Cherry River)
Anthony Creek, Greenbrier
County
, 14 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Neola to Blue Bend Recreation Area)