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West Virginia whitewater, Holly River - Right Fork

Webster Braxton county, Confluence of Grassy Creek to confluence of Left Fork section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     14.8 miles
  If you're coming from Clarksburg it's not a long drive at all to the starting location. This section of Holly River - Right Fork in Webster/Braxton County is 14.8 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for that. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well.
    This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your camp stove. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in West Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that many of the sections
in this state are safe for beginners. The campgrounds here at Holly River - Right Fork are pretty good. The beautiful scenery of Webster/Braxton County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. 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.

Briefly about the general area:
On a great day at Holly River
 
- Right Fork you can take a hike along the Tramontane Trail, and a spree to Holly River State Park when you're here is never a bad idea. There is a good hiking trail close to Holly River - Right Fork called the Salt Lick Trail; you're sure to come across some nice folks from Diana here. This is a great river. Holly River - Right Fork gets much water. The wettest month of the year is ordinarily July, that's the one that rains the most while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. For the period of the summertime months highs here at Holly River - Right Fork get into the 80's.

   

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Holly River - Right Fork.
 Whitewater Near Holly River - Right Fork:
Holly River - Right Fork, Webster County, 0 miles away
      Class III-IV - 3.5 miles long (Jumbo to confluence of Grassy Creek)
Grassy Creek, Webster County, 4 miles away
      Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (Orndoff Church to confluence with Right Fork of Holly River Close to Diana)
Holly River - Left Fork, Webster County, 5 miles away
      Class II-III - 10.3 miles long (Hacker Valley to Mill Dam)
Elk River, Webster County, 6 miles away
      Class II-III - 17.3 miles long (Webster Springs to CR7)
Elk River - Back Fork, Webster County, 6 miles away
      Class II+ - 5.8 miles long (Big Sycamore to Webster Springs)
Elk River - Back Fork, Webster County, 7 miles away
      Class II-IV - 4.6 miles long (Confluence of Sugar Creek to Big Sycamore)
Holly River - Laurel Fork of Left Fork, Webster County, 7 miles away
      Class III - 2.5 miles long (Holly River State Park to confluence with Left Fork)
Gauley River, Webster County, 8 miles away
      Class I-II - 7 miles long (Bolair to Donaldson)
Sugar Creek, Webster County, 8 miles away
      Class II-III(IV) - 1.8 miles long (Confluence of Little Sugar Creek to confluence of Back Fork of Elk)
Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary, Webster County, 10 miles away
      Class III-IV - 7.6 miles long (Confluence with McAvoy Run to Erbacon)
 Ski Areas Near Holly River - Right Fork:
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 32 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 , 72 miles away, 603 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 72 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs
Timberline, West Virginia , 75 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs
Wisp, Maryland , 90 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs
 Hotels Near Holly River - Right Fork:
Serenity Now, Snowshoe , 2 miles away
Days Inn & Suites Sutton Flatwoods, Sutton , 18 miles away
Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Gassaway/Sutton, Gassaway , 24 miles away
Quality Inn Weston, Weston , 24 miles away
Super 8 Weston WV, Weston , 24 miles away
 Campgrounds Near Holly River - Right Fork:
Holly River State Park, Hacker Valley, 6 miles away
Gerald R. Freeman, Hacker Valley, 10 miles away
Bakers Run-Mill Creek, Erbacon, 11 miles away
 Trails Near Holly River - Right Fork:
Tramontane Trail, Webster , 7 miles away
Salt Lick Trail, Webster , 7 miles away
High Rock Trail, Webster , 7 miles away
Reverie Trail, Webster , 7 miles away
Wilderness Trail, Webster , 8 miles away
 Public Lands Near Holly River - Right Fork:
Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 63 miles away
Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 63 miles away
Holly River State Park, West Virginia , 8 miles away
Watoga State Park, West Virginia , 32 miles away
Cedar Creek State Park, West Virginia , 35 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Holly River - Right Fork:
Mountain View Golf Course, Webster Springs , 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Holly River - Right Fork
Sutton Lake, Braxton , 19 miles away

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