| |
West Virginia whitewater, Glade Creek - Meadow River Tributary
Fayette
county,
County 60/12 bridge to Meadow River confluence section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
| |
CLASS III-V 2 miles
|
| |
The starting point is not too far from Oak Hill, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This section of Glade Creek - Meadow River Tributary in Fayette County is 2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-V section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in West Virginia tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so keep in mind that rivers in this state are not as hard |
as elsewhere. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. This stretch is short
| so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There's camping available near Glade Creek - Meadow River Tributary. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. The natural beauty of West Virginia and the sparkling of the sunlight | |
|
on the water will make you feel great.
Briefly about the general area: Everybody loves Babcock State Park, and if the weather is delightful, you can go for a hike along the Way Back Trail. You're sure to encounter
some nice folks from Hico here; since you're here you can take a hike along the Carnifex Trail. This river is so great. Hawks Nest State Park is a great site to go if you're at Glade Creek - Meadow River Tributary. Glade
Creek - Meadow River Tributary is a rather wet place generally with lots of rainfall. The month with most of the rain is July, and February on the other hand is the driest.
|
|
Glade Creek - Meadow River Tributary, County 60/12 bridge to Meadow River confluence 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 Glade Creek - Meadow River Tributary. |
| Whitewater Near Glade Creek - Meadow River Tributary:
Meadow River, Fayette/ Nicholas County, 2 miles away Class IV-V+ - 5 miles long (Route 19 to confluence with Gauley River) |
Meadow River, Nicholas/Fayette County, 3 miles away Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Nallen to Route 19 Bridge) |
Gauley River, Nicholas/ Fayette County, 6 miles away Class IV-V - 9.8 miles long (Summersville Dam to Mason Branch) |
Manns Creek, Fayette County, 7 miles away Class V+ - 1.7 miles long (Babcock State Park to confluence with Glade Creek) |
Gauley River, Nicholas/Fayette County, 7 miles away Class III+(IV) - 5.5 miles long (Mason Branch to Bucklick Branch) |
Manns Creek, Fayette County, 8 miles away Class V+ - 3.6 miles long (Confluence with Glade Creek to Confluence with New River) |
Keeney's Creek, Fayette County, 8 miles away Class V+ - 0.75 miles long (to New River) |
Gauley River, Nicholas/Fayette County, 10 miles away Class III-IV(V) - 11 miles long (Bucklick Branch to Swiss) |
|
| Ski Areas Near Glade Creek - Meadow River Tributary:
Winterplace, West Virginia
, 32 miles away, 603 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs |
Snowshoe, West Virginia
, 67 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs |
The Homestead, Virginia
, 73 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs |
|
| Hotels Near Glade Creek - Meadow River Tributary:
Econo Lodge Summersville, Summersville
, 10 miles away |
La Quinta Inn & Suites Summersville, Summersville
, 11 miles away |
Super 8 Summersville, Summersville
, 11 miles away |
Hampton Inn Summersville, Summersville
, 12 miles away |
Sleep Inn Summersville, Summersville
, 12 miles away |
|
| Public Lands Near Glade Creek - Meadow River Tributary:
Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV
, 21 miles away |
Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV
, 21 miles away |
Babcock State Park, West Virginia
, 8 miles away |
Hawks Nest State Park, West Virginia
, 14 miles away |
Little Beaver State Park, West Virginia
, 23 miles away |
|
|
|
 |
|