West Virginia whitewater, Elk River - Back Fork Webster county, Confluence of Big Run to Confluence of Sugar Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III+     8.6 miles   The scenic beauty of Webster County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. The Confluence of Big Run to Confluence of Sugar Creek stretch of Elk River - Back Fork in West Virginia is 8.6 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III+ section of whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. There are campgrounds     quite near the river where you can camp. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in West Virginia are easier than the national norm, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. 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 plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. Briefly about the general   area: Elk River - Back Fork is near Holly River State Park which is a charming place. Hiking along the Tramontane Trail is good fun, and Elk River - Back Fork is not far at all from Bergoo. If you come to this river you will have a good time for sure. Take a hike on the Wilderness Trail. At Elk River - Back Fork through the warmest time of the year highs are in the 70's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 50's. High temperatures all through the winter are normally in the 30's, and nighttime lows in the 10's for Elk River - Back Fork. Elk River - Back Fork, Confluence of Big Run to Confluence of Sugar Creek 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 Elk River - Back Fork.   Whitewater Near Elk River - Back Fork: Sugar Creek, Webster County, 2 miles away       Class II-III(IV) - 1.8 miles long (Confluence of Little Sugar Creek to confluence of Back Fork of Elk) Elk River - Back Fork, Webster County, 4 miles away       Class II-III+ - 8.6 miles long (Confluence of Big Run to Confluence of Sugar Creek) Elk River - Back Fork, Webster County, 4 miles away       Class II-IV - 4.6 miles long (Confluence of Sugar Creek to Big Sycamore) Elk River, Webster County, 5 miles away       Class II-III(IV) - 11.6 miles long (Bergoo to Webster Springs) Leatherwood Creek, Webster County, 5 miles away       Class III-IV - 3.3 miles long (Forks of creek to Bergoo) Buckhannon - Right Fork, Upshur/ Randolph County, 6 miles away       Class II-III+ - 13.7 miles long (Pickens to Alexander) Elk River - Back Fork, Webster County, 7 miles away       Class II+ - 5.8 miles long (Big Sycamore to Webster Springs) Gauley River, Webster County, 8 miles away       Class II-III - 9.5 miles long (Confluence with South Fork to confluence with Turkey Fork) Buckhannon River - Left Fork of Right Fork, Upshur/ Randolph County, 9 miles away       Class II-III - 7 miles long (Helvetia to Newlonton) Holly River - Left Fork, Webster County, 9 miles away       Class II-III - 10.3 miles long (Hacker Valley to Mill Dam)   Ski Areas Near Elk River - Back Fork: Snowshoe, West Virginia , 21 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs The Homestead, Virginia , 42 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 63 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs Timberline, West Virginia , 65 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs Winterplace, West Virginia , 79 miles away, 603 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs Wisp, Maryland , 83 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs Wintergreen, Virginia , 98 miles away, 1003 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs   Hotels Near Elk River - Back Fork: Serenity Now, Snowshoe , 13 miles away Hampton Inn Buckhannon, Buckhannon , 22 miles away Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Buckhannon, Buckhannon , 24 miles away Quality Inn Weston, Weston , 27 miles away Super 8 Weston WV, Weston , 27 miles away   Campgrounds Near Elk River - Back Fork: Holly River State Park, Hacker Valley, 9 miles away Williams River RUA Site D2, Bergoo, 12 miles away Tea Creek Campground, Pocahontas County, 12 miles away   Trails Near Elk River - Back Fork: Wilderness Trail, Webster , 7 miles away Tramontane Trail, Webster , 8 miles away Salt Lick Trail, Webster , 8 miles away Reverie Trail, Webster , 8 miles away High Rock Trail, Webster , 8 miles away   Public Lands Near Elk River - Back Fork: Holly River State Park, West Virginia , 7 miles away Cass Railroad State Park, West Virginia , 24 miles away Watoga State Park, West Virginia , 26 miles away   Golf Courses Near Elk River - Back Fork: Mountain View Golf Course, Webster Springs , 11 miles away Raven Golf Club at Snowshoe, Snowshoe , 18 miles away