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West Virginia whitewater, Grassy Creek
Webster
county,
Orndoff Church to confluence with Right Fork of Holly River Close to Diana section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III-IV 4.5 miles
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The Orndoff Church to confluence with Right Fork of Holly River Close to Diana stretch of Grassy Creek in Webster County is 4.5 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of West Virginia and the water flowing gracefully down Grassy Creek are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. The Orndoff Church to confluence |
with Right Fork of Holly River Close to Diana section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater
| rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The average West Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections in this state are pretty easy. Getting your | |
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paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more.
Briefly about the general area: There is a great hiking trail close to Grassy Creek called the
Salt Lick Trail, and Barrenshe Hollow is close at hand, and is a great place. The Tramontane Trail is a glorious hiking trail near Grassy Creek, and there are plenty of folks from Diana here. This river has so much to offer.
Holly River State Park is both good and striking, and it's right next door to Grassy Creek. Grassy Creek sees pretty high levels of rain. July is the wettest month with most rain; the driest of the months is February.
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Grassy Creek, Orndoff Church to confluence with Right Fork of Holly River Close to Diana 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 Grassy Creek. |
| Whitewater Near Grassy Creek:
Grassy Creek, Webster County, 1 miles away Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (Orndoff Church to confluence with Right Fork of Holly River Close to Diana) |
Holly River - Right Fork, Webster/Braxton County, 3 miles away Class I-II - 14.8 miles long (Confluence of Grassy Creek to confluence of Left Fork) |
Holly River - Right Fork, Webster County, 3 miles away Class III-IV - 3.5 miles long (Jumbo to confluence of Grassy Creek) |
Elk River, Webster County, 4 miles away Class II-III - 17.3 miles long (Webster Springs to CR7) |
Gauley River, Webster County, 6 miles away Class I-II - 7 miles long (Bolair to Donaldson) |
Elk River - Back Fork, Webster County, 6 miles away Class II+ - 5.8 miles long (Big Sycamore to Webster Springs) |
Williams River, Pocahontas County, 8 miles away Class I-III - 5.1 miles long (Day Run Camping area to Tea Creek) |
Elk River - Back Fork, Webster County, 9 miles away Class II-IV - 4.6 miles long (Confluence of Sugar Creek to Big Sycamore) |
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| Ski Areas Near Grassy Creek:
Snowshoe, West Virginia
, 33 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs |
The Homestead, Virginia
, 51 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs |
Winterplace, West Virginia
, 69 miles away, 603 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs |
Canaan Valley, West Virginia
, 75 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs |
Timberline, West Virginia
, 77 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs |
Wisp, Maryland
, 93 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs |
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| Hotels Near Grassy Creek:
Serenity Now, Snowshoe
, 3 miles away |
Days Inn & Suites Sutton Flatwoods, Sutton
, 17 miles away |
Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Gassaway/Sutton, Gassaway
, 22 miles away |
Super 8 Weston WV, Weston
, 26 miles away |
Quality Inn Weston, Weston
, 26 miles away |
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| Trails Near Grassy Creek:
Tramontane Trail, Webster
, 9 miles away |
Salt Lick Trail, Webster
, 9 miles away |
High Rock Trail, Webster
, 10 miles away |
Reverie Trail, Webster
, 10 miles away |
Wilderness Trail, Webster
, 11 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Grassy Creek:
Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV
, 60 miles away |
Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV
, 60 miles away |
Holly River State Park, West Virginia
, 11 miles away |
Watoga State Park, West Virginia
, 32 miles away |
Cedar Creek State Park, West Virginia
, 34 miles away |
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