West Virginia whitewater - Wolf Creek, Fayette County
Fayette
county,
Reservoir to New River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS V+ 2.1 miles
The natural beauty of West Virginia and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The Reservoir to New River stretch of Wolf Creek is 2.1 miles long and is a class V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. There are nice comfortable hotels here, but do book a room before you come
because it is a very popular destination. This is the only paddling section along Wolf Creek. This section is quite short so no need to bring snacks.
Briefly about the general area: Wolf Creek sees pretty high levels of precipitation; July is the wettest month with most
rain, and the driest of the months is February. Summer at Wolf Creek arrives with high temperatures in the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 60's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's, and night lows at Wolf Creek throughout the wintertime generally descend into the 20's.
QUICK STATS AW Class:
V+
Length:
2.1
miles
Average Gradient: 440 fpm
Paddler input for Wolf Creek, West Virginia:
Current weather conditions at Wolf Creek, West Virginia
Local climate location: LONDON LOCKS 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
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