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West Virginia whitewater, Fall Branch
Raleigh
county,
ATV trail to River Road on New River above Sandstone falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-IV 1.5 miles
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The wonderful Raleigh County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Fall Branch will make you feel great. The ATV trail to River Road on New River above Sandstone falls section of Fall Branch in Raleigh County is 1.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-IV section of whitewater. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you |
come because it is a very popular destination. This is a pretty short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. The put-in location is a short drive from Oak Hill, please print out
| a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. The ATV trail to River Road on New River above Sandstone falls section is the only paddling section along Fall Branch. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. Whitewater | |
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rafting and kayaking spots in West Virginia tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections in this state are safe for beginners.
Briefly about
the general area: If you're popping by Fall Branch from Meadow Creek, you won't be the only one. A journey to Bluestone State Park invigorates the soul, and Jerrys Hollow is a nice spot to spend some time. This river
is a wonderful place to visit. Little Beaver State Park is a wonderful spot to go if you're at Fall Branch. Fall Branch sees pretty high levels of rain.
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Fall Branch, ATV trail to River Road on New River above Sandstone falls 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 Fall Branch. |
| Whitewater Near Fall Branch:
New River, Summers/ Fayette County, 3 miles away Class I-III - 15 miles long (Sandstone to McCreery) |
Madams Creek, Summers County, 4 miles away Class III+(IV) - 2 miles long (Madams Creek Road to New River) |
New River, Summers/ Fayette/ Raleigh County, 7 miles away Class I-III(IV) - 11 miles long (Bluestone Dam to Sandstone) |
Meadow Creek, Fayette Summers County, 8 miles away Class III-IV - 5.7 miles long (Meadow Bridge to Meadow Creek) |
Lick Creek, Summers County, 9 miles away Class II-V - 5.8 miles long (Green Sulphur Springs to confluence of New River) |
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| Ski Areas Near Fall Branch:
Winterplace, West Virginia
, 15 miles away, 603 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs |
The Homestead, Virginia
, 74 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs |
Snowshoe, West Virginia
, 75 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs |
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina
, 100 miles away, 365 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs |
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| Hotels Near Fall Branch:
Resort At Glade Springs, Daniels
, 9 miles away |
Sleep Inn Beaver- Beckley, Beaver
, 13 miles away |
Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Beckley East, Beckley
, 16 miles away |
Days Inn Mount Hope, Mount Hope
, 19 miles away |
Howard Johnson Express Inn - Beckley, Beckley
, 19 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Fall Branch:
Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV
, 18 miles away |
Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV
, 18 miles away |
Bluestone State Park, West Virginia
, 7 miles away |
Little Beaver State Park, West Virginia
, 10 miles away |
Babcock State Park, West Virginia
, 14 miles away |
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| Golf Courses Near Fall Branch:
Willow Wood Country Club, Hinton
, 5 miles away |
Glade Springs Village Golf, Daniels
, 9 miles away |
Glade Springs Hotel & Conference Resort, Daniels
, 9 miles away |
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