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West Virginia whitewater, Glade Creek - Manns Creek Tributary

Fayette county, Babcock State Park to confluence with Manns Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V+     1.9 miles
  This section of Glade Creek - Manns Creek Tributary in West Virginia is 1.9 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V+ section of whitewater. 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 rivers in this state are less demanding. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Oak Hill, please print out a copy of
    the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for that. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away
from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. The wonderful West Virginia scenery and the cool fresh water beats anything. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This is a somewhat  
short section so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch.

Briefly about the general area:
Going for a hike along the Carnifex Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this region. A visit to Hawks Nest State Park revives the soul, and Bluestone National Scenic River is a good local destination. This river has it all. Babcock State Park is a perfect location to check out, and this is a popular site for people from Winona. Throughout the summer months here at Glade Creek - Manns Creek Tributary, high temperatures commonly reach the 80's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 60's.

Glade Creek - Manns Creek Tributary, Babcock State Park to confluence with Manns Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

   

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Glade Creek - Manns Creek Tributary.
 Whitewater Near Glade Creek - Manns Creek Tributary:
Glade Creek - Manns Creek Tributary, Fayette County, 1 miles away
      Class V+ - 1.9 miles long (Babcock State Park to confluence with Manns Creek)
Manns Creek, Fayette County, 1 miles away
      Class V+ - 3.6 miles long (Confluence with Glade Creek to Confluence with New River)
Manns Creek, Fayette County, 1 miles away
      Class V+ - 1.7 miles long (Babcock State Park to confluence with Glade Creek)
Keeney's Creek, Fayette County, 4 miles away
      Class V+ - 0.75 miles long (to New River)
Glade Creek - Meadow River Tributary, Fayette County, 7 miles away
      Class III-V - 2 miles long (County 60/12 bridge to Meadow River confluence)
New River, Fayette County, 8 miles away
      Class III-IV+(V) - 6.5 miles long (Cunard to Fayette Station)
New River, -blank- County, 8 miles away
      Class I-III - 7 miles long (Thurmond to Cunard)
Whitewater Outfitter - Wildwater Expeditions, Fayette County, 8 miles away
      Whitewater outfitter
Whitewater Outfitter - Class VI - Mountain River, Fayette County, 9 miles away
      Whitewater outfitter
Meadow River, Nicholas/Fayette County, 9 miles away
      Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Nallen to Route 19 Bridge)
 Ski Areas Near Glade Creek - Manns Creek Tributary:
Winterplace, West Virginia , 24 miles away, 603 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 71 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs
The Homestead, Virginia , 75 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs
 Marinas Near Glade Creek - Manns Creek Tributary:
Summersville Lake Marina, Summersville , 18 miles away
 Hotels Near Glade Creek - Manns Creek Tributary:
The Morris Harvey House, Fayetteville , 11 miles away
Quality Inn New River Gorge, Fayetteville , 11 miles away
Comfort Inn New River, Oak Hill , 11 miles away
Holiday Lodge, Oak Hill , 13 miles away
Sleep Inn Beaver- Beckley, Beaver , 16 miles away
 Campgrounds Near Glade Creek - Manns Creek Tributary:
Babcock State Park, Clifftop, 2 miles away
New River Gorge National River-Southside Trail Camp, Thurmond, 5 miles away
River Retreat, Hico, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Glade Creek - Manns Creek Tributary:
Carnifex Trail, Nicholas , 12 miles away
Way Back Trail, Nicholas , 17 miles away
 Public Lands Near Glade Creek - Manns Creek Tributary:
Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 14 miles away
Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 14 miles away
Babcock State Park, West Virginia , 1 miles away
Hawks Nest State Park, West Virginia , 13 miles away
Little Beaver State Park, West Virginia , 15 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Glade Creek - Manns Creek Tributary:
Bridge Haven Golf Club, Fayetteville , 11 miles away
Grandview Country Club, Beaver , 14 miles away
Beaver Creek Golf Club, Beaver , 15 miles away
 Lakes Near Glade Creek - Manns Creek Tributary
Summersville Lake, Nicholas , 14 miles away
Little Beaver Lake, Raleigh , 15 miles away
Plum Orchard Lake, Fayette , 19 miles away

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