West Virginia whitewater, Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary Webster county, Confluence with McAvoy Run to Erbacon section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     7.6 miles   The scenic beauty of Webster County and the cool fresh water beats anything. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the rivers in this state are not very demanding. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. The Confluence with McAvoy Run to Erbacon section is one of     many paddling sections in this river system. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The Confluence with McAvoy Run to Erbacon section of Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary in West Virginia is 7.6 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. The put-in location is a short drive from Clarksburg, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map   further down the page. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. Briefly about the general area: Going for a hike on the Harris Siding Trail is always a tremendous adventure, and during your tour here you'll meet some people from Cowen for sure. Near Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary you locate the Adkin Rockhouse Trail which is a perfect hiking trail. For the period of the warm months highs here at Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary get into the 80's. Summer overnight lows plunge down to the 60's. Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary, Confluence with McAvoy Run to Erbacon 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 Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary.   Whitewater Near Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary: Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary, Webster County, 3 miles away       Class III-IV - 7.6 miles long (Confluence with McAvoy Run to Erbacon) Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary, Webster/ Braxton County, 3 miles away       Class III-IV - 9.4 miles long (Erbacon to Centralia) Williams River, Pocahontas County, 3 miles away       Class I-III - 5.1 miles long (Day Run Camping area to Tea Creek) Birch River, Webster/Nicholas County, 5 miles away       Class II+(IV) - 8.8 miles long (Boggs to Birch River) Gauley River, Webster County, 6 miles away       Class I-II(III) - 10.5 miles long (Donaldson to Camden-on-Gauley) Grassy Creek, Webster County, 7 miles away       Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (Orndoff Church to confluence with Right Fork of Holly River Close to Diana) Gauley River, Webster/Nicholas County, 7 miles away       Class I-II - 9.8 miles long (Camden-0n-Gauley to Curtin Bridge) Gauley River, Webster County, 8 miles away       Class I-II - 7 miles long (Bolair to Donaldson) Elk River, Webster County, 10 miles away       Class II-III - 17.3 miles long (Webster Springs to CR7) Holly River - Right Fork, Webster/Braxton County, 10 miles away       Class I-II - 14.8 miles long (Confluence of Grassy Creek to confluence of Left Fork)   Ski Areas Near Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary: Snowshoe, West Virginia , 40 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs The Homestead, Virginia , 55 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Winterplace, West Virginia , 62 miles away, 603 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 83 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs Timberline, West Virginia , 85 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs   Marinas Near Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary: Bee Run Docks, Sutton , 15 miles away   Hotels Near Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary: Serenity Now, Snowshoe , 9 miles away Days Inn & Suites Sutton Flatwoods, Sutton , 14 miles away Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Gassaway/Sutton, Gassaway , 17 miles away Hampton Inn Summersville, Summersville , 21 miles away Sleep Inn Summersville, Summersville , 22 miles away   Campgrounds Near Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary: Camp Caesar, Cowen, 4 miles away Bakers Run-Mill Creek, Erbacon, 8 miles away Bishop Knob, Upperglade, 9 miles away   Trails Near Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary: Adkin Rockhouse Trail, Webster , 8 miles away Harris Siding Trail, Nicholas , 10 miles away Cranberry Ridge Trail, Webster , 10 miles away Hinkle Branch Trail, Nicholas , 10 miles away Bear Run Trail, Webster , 10 miles away   Public Lands Near Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary: Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 53 miles away Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 53 miles away Holly River State Park, West Virginia , 19 miles away Cedar Creek State Park, West Virginia , 30 miles away Watoga State Park, West Virginia , 35 miles away   Golf Courses Near Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary: Mountain View Golf Course, Webster Springs , 10 miles away   Lakes Near Laurel Creek - Elk River Tributary Sutton Lake, Braxton , 13 miles away