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West Virginia whitewater, Laurel Creek - New River Tributary
Fayette
county,
Beckwith to Cotton Hill section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS IV-V(V+) 1.5 miles
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Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in West Virginia are easier than the national norm, so better not forget that lots of rivers in this state are good for beginners. If you're coming from Oak Hill it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This section of Laurel Creek - New River Tributary in Fayette County is 1.5 miles long and is rated by American |
Whitewater as a class IV-V(V+) section. The natural beauty of West Virginia and the water flowing gracefully down Laurel Creek - New River Tributary have people coming here. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to
| spend a night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. This stretch is short so no need to bring snacks. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more.
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general area: The good people of Kanawha Falls like to hang out close by, and Hawks Nest State Park is a perfect place to go. If you haven’t been to Bluestone National Scenic River, you ought to schedule some time for
it since you're here. Babcock State Park is worth going to if you're at Laurel Creek - New River Tributary. Laurel Creek - New River Tributary commonly gets a large amount of rainfall. July is the wettest month with most
rain, and the driest of the months is February. All through the warm days of summer here at Laurel Creek - New River Tributary, high temperatures frequently reach the 80's.
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Laurel Creek - New River Tributary, Beckwith to Cotton Hill 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 Laurel Creek - New River Tributary. |
| Ski Areas Near Laurel Creek - New River Tributary:
Winterplace, West Virginia
, 27 miles away, 603 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs |
Snowshoe, West Virginia
, 82 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs |
The Homestead, Virginia
, 88 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs |
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| Hotels Near Laurel Creek - New River Tributary:
Quality Inn New River Gorge, Fayetteville
, 4 miles away |
The Morris Harvey House, Fayetteville
, 4 miles away |
Comfort Inn New River, Oak Hill
, 5 miles away |
Holiday Lodge, Oak Hill
, 6 miles away |
Days Inn Mount Hope, Mount Hope
, 14 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Laurel Creek - New River Tributary:
Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV
, 11 miles away |
Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV
, 11 miles away |
Hawks Nest State Park, West Virginia
, 2 miles away |
Babcock State Park, West Virginia
, 13 miles away |
Little Beaver State Park, West Virginia
, 20 miles away |
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