West Virginia whitewater, Birch River Webster Nicholas county, Boggs to Birch River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II+(IV)     8.8 miles   There is no white water worth paddling down.  The strip mines are destroying this river and the surrounding area.  The fish are dissapearing and there is very little water in Birch River, even after a huge rain.  I would much rather have the white water and possibility of floods than the destruction of these beautiful rivers and mountains by the strip mines. Says Wally S. The scenic beauty of Webster/Nicholas County and the cool     fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Oak Hill, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Boggs to Birch River section is one of them. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might   end up sleeping in your car. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers in this state are not very demanding. This stretch of Birch River is 8.8 miles long and is a class II+(IV) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Briefly about the general area: While you're here at Birch River you will meet lots of folks from nearby Little Birch. Birch River typically gets a good deal of precipitation. Birch River, Boggs to Birch River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Birch River.   Whitewater Near Birch River: Little Birch River, Braxton County, 3 miles away       Class I-II - 3.6 miles long (US 19 to confluence of Birch River) Birch River, Nicholas/Braxton County, 4 miles away       Class I-III - 10.5 miles long (Cora Brown Bridge to confluence of Diatter Run) Birch River, Webster/Nicholas County, 8 miles away       Class II+(IV) - 8.8 miles long (Boggs to Birch River) Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary, Webster/ Braxton County, 10 miles away       Class III-IV - 9.4 miles long (Erbacon to Centralia) Big Beaver Creek, Nicholas County, 12 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 4.5 miles long (Craigsville to Gauley River) Gauley River, Webster/Nicholas County, 12 miles away       Class I-II - 9.8 miles long (Camden-0n-Gauley to Curtin Bridge) Muddlety Creek, Nicholas County, 14 miles away       Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (West Virginia 41 to Summersville Lake) Gauley River, Nicholas County, 14 miles away       Class II-III(IV) - 8.4 miles long (Curtin Bridge to confluence with Big Beaver Creek) Williams River, Pocahontas County, 15 miles away       Class I-III - 5.1 miles long (Day Run Camping area to Tea Creek) Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary, Webster County, 15 miles away       Class III-IV - 7.6 miles long (Confluence with McAvoy Run to Erbacon)   Ski Areas Near Birch River: Snowshoe, West Virginia , 52 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs Winterplace, West Virginia , 57 miles away, 603 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs The Homestead, Virginia , 67 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 94 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs Timberline, West Virginia , 96 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs   Marinas Near Birch River: Bee Run Docks, Sutton , 8 miles away Summersville Lake Marina, Summersville , 16 miles away Burnsville Docks, Burnsville , 19 miles away   Hotels Near Birch River: Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Gassaway/Sutton, Gassaway , 7 miles away Days Inn & Suites Sutton Flatwoods, Sutton , 11 miles away Quality Inn Summersville, Summersville , 14 miles away Sleep Inn Summersville, Summersville , 14 miles away Hampton Inn Summersville, Summersville , 14 miles away   Campgrounds Near Birch River: Holly Gray Park, Sutton, 7 miles away Bee Run, Sutton, 9 miles away Flatwoods KOA, Sutton, 10 miles away   Trails Near Birch River: Harris Siding Trail, Nicholas , 16 miles away Perry Ridge Trail, Nicholas , 16 miles away Hinkle Branch Trail, Nicholas , 18 miles away Adkin Rockhouse Trail, Webster , 18 miles away Cranberry Ridge Trail, Webster , 19 miles away   Public Lands Near Birch River: Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 45 miles away Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 45 miles away Cedar Creek State Park, West Virginia , 22 miles away Holly River State Park, West Virginia , 29 miles away Babcock State Park, West Virginia , 34 miles away   Lakes Near Birch River Sutton Lake, Braxton , 8 miles away Summersville Lake, Nicholas , 20 miles away