West Virginia whitewater, Birch River Nicholas Braxton county, Cora Brown Bridge to confluence of Diatter Run section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     10.5 miles   The nature scenery of Nicholas/Braxton County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The starting point is not too far from Oak Hill, as you can see on the road map further down. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Cora Brown Bridge to confluence of Diatter Run stretch is one of them. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother     nature are great attractions for lots of people. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The Cora Brown Bridge to confluence of Diatter Run section of Birch River in West Virginia is 10.5 miles long and it is classified as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. Briefly   about the general area: People from Birch River love to come to Birch River. For the period of the months of summer here at Birch River, high temperatures usually reach the 80's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 60's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Birch River. A great deal of precipitation falls at Birch River. The wettest month of the year is generally July, that's the one that rains the most, and February is when it's the driest. Birch River, Cora Brown Bridge to confluence of Diatter Run 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: Birch River, Nicholas/Braxton County, 3 miles away       Class I-III - 10.5 miles long (Cora Brown Bridge to confluence of Diatter Run) Little Birch River, Braxton County, 5 miles away       Class I-II - 3.6 miles long (US 19 to confluence of Birch River) Muddlety Creek, Nicholas County, 13 miles away       Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (West Virginia 41 to Summersville Lake) Birch River, Webster/Nicholas County, 13 miles away       Class II+(IV) - 8.8 miles long (Boggs to Birch River) Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary, Webster/ Braxton County, 15 miles away       Class III-IV - 9.4 miles long (Erbacon to Centralia) Big Beaver Creek, Nicholas County, 16 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 4.5 miles long (Craigsville to Gauley River) Gauley River, Webster/Nicholas County, 18 miles away       Class I-II - 9.8 miles long (Camden-0n-Gauley to Curtin Bridge) Gauley River, Nicholas County, 18 miles away       Class II-III(IV) - 8.4 miles long (Curtin Bridge to confluence with Big Beaver Creek) Gauley River, Nicholas/ Fayette County, 19 miles away       Class IV-V - 9.8 miles long (Summersville Dam to Mason Branch) Buffalo Creek - Elk Tributary, Clay County, 19 miles away       Class I-II - 4.7 miles long (Confluence with Taylor Creek to Swandale)   Ski Areas Near Birch River: Winterplace, West Virginia , 56 miles away, 603 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs Snowshoe, West Virginia , 57 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs The Homestead, Virginia , 72 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 99 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs   Marinas Near Birch River: Bee Run Docks, Sutton , 9 miles away Summersville Lake Marina, Summersville , 15 miles away Burnsville Docks, Burnsville , 20 miles away   Hotels Near Birch River: Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Gassaway/Sutton, Gassaway , 7 miles away Days Inn & Suites Sutton Flatwoods, Sutton , 13 miles away Quality Inn Summersville, Summersville , 13 miles away Sleep Inn Summersville, Summersville , 14 miles away Super 8 Summersville, Summersville , 14 miles away   Campgrounds Near Birch River: Holly Gray Park, Sutton, 9 miles away Bee Run, Sutton, 11 miles away Flatwoods KOA, Sutton, 13 miles away   Trails Near Birch River: Way Back Trail, Nicholas , 18 miles away Park View Trail, Gilmer , 18 miles away   Public Lands Near Birch River: Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 43 miles away Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 43 miles away Cedar Creek State Park, West Virginia , 19 miles away Hawks Nest State Park, West Virginia , 32 miles away Babcock State Park, West Virginia , 33 miles away   Lakes Near Birch River Sutton Lake, Braxton , 10 miles away Summersville Lake, Nicholas , 19 miles away