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West Virginia whitewater, Armstrong Creek - Powellton Fork
Fayette
county,
McDunn to Powellton section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III-IV 3.2 miles
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The McDunn to Powellton section of Armstrong Creek - Powellton Fork in West Virginia is 3.2 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. The natural beauty of Fayette County and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. This is a short paddling stretch so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. The campgrounds here at Armstrong Creek - Powellton Fork are pretty |
good. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling rivers. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. The
| average West Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. Not 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. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are | |
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a few others too.
Briefly about the general area: Near Armstrong Creek - Powellton Fork you locate wonderful places like Black Gum Hollow; you without doubt have to go to Hawks Nest State Park if you're here.
A tour to Bluestone National Scenic River is recommended; Armstrong Creek - Powellton Fork is a site with many visitors from Powellton. This is such a great river. Through the summer highs here at Armstrong Creek - Powellton
Fork reach the 80's with nighttime lows in the 60's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's, and after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Armstrong Creek - Powellton Fork dip into the 20's.
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Armstrong Creek - Powellton Fork, McDunn to Powellton road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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These outdoors activities are available near Armstrong Creek - Powellton Fork. |
| Whitewater Near Armstrong Creek - Powellton Fork:
Armstrong Creek, Fayette County, 1 miles away Class II-III - 4.1 miles long (Powellton to Kimberly) |
Paint Creek, Fayette/ Kanawha County, 5 miles away Class II-IV - 6.4 miles long (Westerly to Burnwell) |
Loop Creek, Fayette County, 5 miles away Class II-III(V) - 9.3 miles long (North Page to Deepwater) |
Paint Creek, Fayette County, 6 miles away Class II-III+ - 4.1 miles long (Mossy to Westerly) |
Paint Creek, Fayette County, 9 miles away Class II-IV - 4.6 miles long (Laurel Grove Church to Mossy) |
New River, Fayette County, 12 miles away Class III-IV(V) - 6 miles long (Hawks Nest Dam to Gauley Bridge) |
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| Ski Areas Near Armstrong Creek - Powellton Fork:
Winterplace, West Virginia
, 29 miles away, 603 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs |
Snowshoe, West Virginia
, 94 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs |
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| Hotels Near Armstrong Creek - Powellton Fork:
Holiday Lodge, Oak Hill
, 13 miles away |
Comfort Inn New River, Oak Hill
, 14 miles away |
Quality Inn New River Gorge, Fayetteville
, 14 miles away |
The Morris Harvey House, Fayetteville
, 15 miles away |
Days Inn Mount Hope, Mount Hope
, 15 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Armstrong Creek - Powellton Fork:
Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV
, 15 miles away |
Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV
, 15 miles away |
Hawks Nest State Park, West Virginia
, 14 miles away |
Babcock State Park, West Virginia
, 24 miles away |
Little Beaver State Park, West Virginia
, 24 miles away |
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