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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.
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CLASS II-III 6.4 miles
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The Cordova to one mile below confluence of Robbins Run section of Spring Creek in Greenbrier County is 6.4 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. The average West Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The scenic beauty of Greenbrier County and the water flowing gracefully down Spring Creek will make you feel great. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Not |
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too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. This stretch is mid length, suitable
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Briefly about the general area:
The Big Run Trail is a pleasant hiking trail near Spring Creek. Through the summertime highs here at Spring Creek get into the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's; winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Spring Creek.
The high level of rain makes Spring Creek a pretty wet place; most of the rain falls through July, and January is when it's the driest. | |
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Spring Creek, Cordova to one mile below confluence of Robbins Run road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
II-III
Length:
6.4
miles
Average Gradient: 60 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.0625
Longitude: -80.4219
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.04489
Longitude: -80.3491
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Paddler input for Spring 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 Spring 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 Spring Creek. |
| | Whitewater Near Spring Creek:
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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) |
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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) |
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Anthony Creek, Greenbrier
County
, 10 miles away, Class I-III - 5.4 miles long (Blue Bend Recreation Area to confluence of Greenbrier River) |
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Cranberry River, Pocahontas/Webster
County
, 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Cranberry Recreation Area to Big Rock) |
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Cherry River - South Fork, Nicholas/Greenbrier
County
, 11 miles away, Class II-III+ - 6 miles long (Beech Lick Run to Richwood) |
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Cranberry River, Pocahontas/Webster
County
, 12 miles away, Class II-V - 15 miles long (Above Cranberry Rec Area to Cranberry Rec Area) |
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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) |
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Elk River, Pocahontas/Randolph
County
, 13 miles away, Class II-III - 10.4 miles long (Slatyfork to Elk Springs) |
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Little Laurel Creek, Greenbrier/Nicholas
County
, 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 5.1 miles long (CR39/11 to confluence with Cherry River) |
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Anthony Creek, Greenbrier
County
, 14 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Neola to Blue Bend Recreation Area) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Spring Creek:
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Snowshoe, West Virginia
, 34 miles away, 1500 vertical feet |
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The Homestead, Virginia
, 36 miles away, 700 vertical feet |
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Winterplace, West Virginia
, 57 miles away, 603 vertical feet |
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Canaan Valley, West Virginia
, 84 miles away, 850 vertical feet |
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Timberline, West Virginia
, 87 miles away, 1000 vertical feet |
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Wintergreen, Virginia
, 100 miles away, 1003 vertical feet |
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Wisp, Maryland
, 108 miles away, 610 vertical feet |
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Massanutten, Virginia
, 114 miles away, 1100 vertical feet |
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Bryce Resort, Virginia
, 119 miles away, 500 vertical feet |
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Seven Springs, Pennsylvania
, 131 miles away, 750 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Spring Creek:
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Days Inn, Lewisburg
, 13 miles away |
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Lewisburg Super 8 Motel, Lewisburg
, 13 miles away |
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Hampton Inn, Lewisburg
, 13 miles away |
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Super 8 Motel, Lewisburg
, 13 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LEWISBURG, Lewisburg
, 14 miles away |
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| | Trails Near Spring Creek:
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Big Run Trail, Greenbrier County
, 6 miles away |
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Greenbrier River Trail, Greenbrier County
, 7 miles away |
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Snodgrass Run Trail, Greenbrier County
, 7 miles away |
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Laurel Run Trail, Greenbrier County
, 8 miles away |
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Eagles Camp Trail, Pocahontas County
, 8 miles away |
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| | National Parks Near Spring Creek:
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Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV
, 54 miles away |
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Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV
, 54 miles away |
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