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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.
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CLASS V+ 1.9 miles
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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 | |
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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.
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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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These outdoors activities are available near Glade Creek - Manns Creek Tributary. |
| Whitewater Near Glade Creek - Manns Creek Tributary:
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) |
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) |
Meadow River, Nicholas/Fayette County, 9 miles away Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Nallen to Route 19 Bridge) |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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