West Virginia whitewater, Glade Creek - New River Tributary Raleigh county, Beckley Water Supply Reservoir to confluence with Pinch Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     5 miles   This section of Glade Creek - New River Tributary is 5 miles long and has been rated as a class IV section by American Whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in West Virginia are often easier than in other states, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end     up sleeping in your car. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The beautiful scenery of West Virginia and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. If you're coming from Beckley it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Beckley Water Supply Reservoir to confluence with Pinch Creek section is just one of them. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle,   it's good length for a morning trip. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. Briefly about the general area: A great place like Bluestone State Park next to Glade Creek - New River Tributary is too glorious to leave out; if you have the time, Bluestone National Scenic River is a national park worth going to. Don't leave Glade Creek - New River Tributary without visiting Little Beaver State Park, and why not head up to Winterplace and strap some skis to your feet. Lots of fun awaits you along this river. The wonderful folks of White Oak like to hang out close by. Glade Creek - New River Tributary, Beckley Water Supply Reservoir to confluence with Pinch 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 Glade Creek - New River Tributary.   Whitewater Near Glade Creek - New River Tributary: Glade Creek - New River Tributary, Raleigh County, 2 miles away       Class IV - 5 miles long (Beckley Water Supply Reservoir to confluence with Pinch Creek) Glade Creek - New River Tributary, Raleigh County, 2 miles away       Class IV - 5.5 miles long (Confluence with Pinch Creek to confluence with New River) Pinch Creek - Glade Creek Tributary, Raleigh County, 4 miles away       Class IV-V - 4.2 miles long (Pluto to confluence with Glade Creek) New River, Fayette/Raleigh County, 7 miles away       Class II-III - 15 miles long (McCreery to Thurmond) Fall Branch, Raleigh County, 7 miles away       Class II-IV - 1.5 miles long (ATV trail to River Road on New River above Sandstone falls) Piney Creek, Raleigh County, 8 miles away       Class III-V - 12 miles long (Beckley to McCreery) Little Bluestone River & Tributaries, Summers County, 8 miles away       Class II-III+ - 2.2 miles long (Cr 27 bridge to Bluestone River) Madams Creek, Summers County, 9 miles away       Class III+(IV) - 2 miles long (Madams Creek Road to New River) Mountain Creek, Mercer County, 10 miles away       Class III-IV - 2.1 miles long (CR 4 bridge to Bluestone River) New River, Summers/ Fayette County, 11 miles away       Class I-III - 15 miles long (Sandstone to McCreery)   Ski Areas Near Glade Creek - New River Tributary: Winterplace, West Virginia , 9 miles away, 603 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs The Homestead, Virginia , 82 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Snowshoe, West Virginia , 82 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 95 miles away, 365 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs   Hotels Near Glade Creek - New River Tributary: Resort At Glade Springs, Daniels , 2 miles away Sleep Inn Beaver- Beckley, Beaver , 5 miles away Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Beckley East, Beckley , 8 miles away Howard Johnson Express Inn - Beckley, Beckley , 12 miles away Econo Lodge Beckley, Beckley , 12 miles away   Campgrounds Near Glade Creek - New River Tributary: New River Gorge National River-Glade Creek, Layland, 6 miles away Mountain State Travel and Trl Pr, Glen Morgan, 6 miles away New River Gorge National River- Grandview Sandbar, Prince, 7 miles away   Public Lands Near Glade Creek - New River Tributary: Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 12 miles away Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 12 miles away Little Beaver State Park, West Virginia , 2 miles away Bluestone State Park, West Virginia , 10 miles away Camp Creek State Park, West Virginia , 13 miles away   Golf Courses Near Glade Creek - New River Tributary: Glade Springs Village Golf, Daniels , 1 miles away Glade Springs Hotel & Conference Resort, Daniels , 1 miles away Beaver Creek Golf Club, Beaver , 2 miles away   Lakes Near Glade Creek - New River Tributary Little Beaver Lake, Raleigh , 3 miles away Plum Orchard Lake, Fayette , 17 miles away Stephens Lake, Raleigh , 18 miles away