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West Virginia whitewater, Greenbrier River
Pocahontas
county,
Hosterman to Cass section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-II 8.3 miles
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This stretch of Greenbrier River in Pocahontas County is 8.3 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. The starting location is a short drive from Clarksburg, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite |
easy. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit
| to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. The beautiful scenery of Pocahontas County and the water flowing gracefully down Greenbrier River beats anything.
Briefly about the general area: Greenbrier | |
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River is a location with many visitors from Dunmore; Snowshoe is a tremendous local ski area. Seneca State Forest is a nice site, and don't leave Greenbrier River without first going for a hike along the Little Mountain
Trail. This river is so perfect. Places like Cass Railroad State Park are fine to have a look at, and there are nice places to discover along the Peters Mountain Trail. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Trout
Run Springs; a nice location is Deer Creek Valley. If you go for the outdoors, you'll love Greenbrier River. Through the warmest time of the year, highs frequently are in the 70's at Greenbrier River.
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Greenbrier River, Hosterman to Cass road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
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Stats
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Weather
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These outdoors activities are available near Greenbrier River. |
| Whitewater Near Greenbrier River:
Deer Creek, Pocahontas County, 2 miles away Class I-II - 5.4 miles long (Confluence with North Fork of Deer Creek to confluence with Greenbrier River) |
Greenbrier River, Pocahontas County, 3 miles away Class I-II - 8.3 miles long (Hosterman to Cass) |
Greenbrier River, Pocahontas County, 3 miles away Class I-II - 10 miles long (Cass to Clover Lick) |
Greenbrier River, Pocahontas County, 8 miles away Class I-II - 7.7 miles long (Durbin to Hosterman) |
Greenbrier River, Pocahontas County, 8 miles away Class I-II - 8.7 miles long (Clover Lick to Laurel Run) |
Cheat River - Shavers Fork, Pochantas / Randolph County, 10 miles away Class I-III - 11 miles long (US Route 250 to MCamp Groundee Run) |
Tygart Valley River, Randolph County, 12 miles away Class II+ - 6 miles long (Valley Head to US 219) |
Greenbrier River, Pocahontas County, 12 miles away Class I-II - 9.9 miles long (Laurel Run to Marlinton) |
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| Ski Areas Near Greenbrier River:
Snowshoe, West Virginia
, 7 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs |
The Homestead, Virginia
, 25 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs |
Canaan Valley, West Virginia
, 45 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs |
Timberline, West Virginia
, 47 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs |
Wisp, Maryland
, 71 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs |
Wintergreen, Virginia
, 71 miles away, 1003 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs |
Massanutten, Virginia
, 78 miles away, 1110 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs |
Bryce Resort, Virginia
, 80 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs |
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania
, 95 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs |
Winterplace, West Virginia
, 96 miles away, 603 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs |
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| Hotels Near Greenbrier River:
Super 8 Elkins, Elkins
, 24 miles away |
The Omni Homestead Resort, Hot Springs
, 24 miles away |
Hampton Inn Elkins, Elkins
, 25 miles away |
Iron Road Inn, Elkins
, 27 miles away |
Holiday Inn Express & Suites ELKINS, Elkins
, 27 miles away |
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| Trails Near Greenbrier River:
Peters Mountain Trail, Pocahontas
, 3 miles away |
Little Mountain Trail, Pocahontas
, 4 miles away |
Hill Top Trail, Pocahontas
, 7 miles away |
Scarlet Oak Trail, Pocahontas
, 8 miles away |
Paddy Knob Trail, Pocahontas
, 10 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Greenbrier River:
Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA
, 69 miles away |
Cass Railroad State Park, West Virginia
, 3 miles away |
Seneca State Forest, West Virginia
, 5 miles away |
Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia
, 12 miles away |
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