West Virginia whitewater, Brush Creek Mercer county, Confluence of Beaver Branch to confluence of Bluestone River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV(V)     6.6 miles   The put-in location is a short drive from Beckley, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The Confluence of Beaver Branch to confluence of Bluestone River stretch of Brush Creek is 6.6 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV(V) section by American Whitewater. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in West Virginia are often more forgiving than in other states, so you'd better     keep in mind that many of the rivers in this state are not very demanding. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. The nature scenery of Mercer County and the cool fresh water beats anything. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Confluence of Beaver Branch to confluence of Bluestone River section is one of them. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This   stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. Briefly about the general area: The best way to spend a winter day is on the slopes of close by Winterplace, and Brush Creek is not far at all from Princeton. Camp Creek State Park is a great place, and since you're here, you might as well go to Oxley Hollow. Coming to this river is always a good idea. A journey to Bluestone State Park rejuvenates the spirit. At Brush Creek through the months of summer highs are in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 60's. Brush Creek, Confluence of Beaver Branch to confluence of Bluestone 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 Brush Creek.   Whitewater Near Brush Creek: Brush Creek, Mercer County, 1 miles away       Class III-IV(V) - 6.6 miles long (Confluence of Beaver Branch to confluence of Bluestone River) Bluestone, Mercer/Summers County, 2 miles away       Class II-III - 21.3 miles long (Eads Mill to Bluestone State Park) Bluestone River, Mercer County, 4 miles away       Class I-III - 10.5 miles long (Spanishburg to Eads Mill) Mountain Creek, Mercer County, 5 miles away       Class III-IV - 2.1 miles long (CR 4 bridge to Bluestone River) Camp Creek, Mercer County, 6 miles away       Class II-III - 4.5 miles long (Camp Creek State Forest to Bluestone River) Little Bluestone River & Tributaries, Summers County, 10 miles away       Class II-III+ - 2.2 miles long (Cr 27 bridge to Bluestone River) Pipestem Creek, Summers County, 11 miles away       Class II-III(IV) - 3 miles long (Tom Honaker Road to Bluestone Lake) Glade Creek - New River Tributary, Raleigh County, 14 miles away       Class IV - 5 miles long (Beckley Water Supply Reservoir to confluence with Pinch Creek) Pinch Creek - Glade Creek Tributary, Raleigh County, 15 miles away       Class IV-V - 4.2 miles long (Pluto to confluence with Glade Creek) Madams Creek, Summers County, 15 miles away       Class III+(IV) - 2 miles long (Madams Creek Road to New River)   Ski Areas Near Brush Creek: Winterplace, West Virginia , 9 miles away, 603 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 82 miles away, 365 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs The Homestead, Virginia , 87 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Ski Beech, North Carolina , 89 miles away, 830 foot drop, 10 lifts, 15 runs Hawksnest, North Carolina , 89 miles away, 619 foot drop, 4 lifts, 12 runs Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 91 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 8 lifts, 20 runs Snowshoe, West Virginia , 91 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs   Hotels Near Brush Creek: Sleep Inn & Suites, Princeton , 5 miles away Holiday Inn Express PRINCETON/I-77, Princeton , 5 miles away Fairfield Inn & Suites Princeton, Princeton , 5 miles away Quality Inn Princeton, Princeton , 5 miles away Days Inn Princeton, Princeton , 5 miles away   Campgrounds Near Brush Creek: Camp Creek State Forest, Camp Creek, 6 miles away Camp Creek State Park - Blue Jay, Camp Creek, 6 miles away Camp Creek State Park - Mash Fork, Camp Creek, 6 miles away   Trails Near Brush Creek: Hoof and Hill Trail, Giles , 17 miles away Pearis Thompson Horse Trail, Giles , 18 miles away Standing Branch Horse Trail, Giles , 18 miles away Ripple Trail, Giles , 19 miles away   Public Lands Near Brush Creek: Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 25 miles away Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 25 miles away Camp Creek State Park, West Virginia , 7 miles away Bluestone State Park, West Virginia , 13 miles away Little Beaver State Park, West Virginia , 16 miles away   Golf Courses Near Brush Creek: High Country Club, Princeton , 4 miles away Glade Springs Village Golf, Daniels , 15 miles away Glade Springs Hotel & Conference Resort, Daniels , 15 miles away   Lakes Near Brush Creek Lake Shawnee, Mercer , 6 miles away Ada Lake, Mercer , 12 miles away Little Beaver Lake, Raleigh , 17 miles away