West Virginia whitewater, Leatherwood Creek Clay county, Confluence of right fork to Confluence of Elk River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II(III)     4.5 miles   The Confluence of right fork to Confluence of Elk River stretch of Leatherwood Creek in Clay County is 4.5 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II(III) section by American Whitewater. The average West Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers in this state are suitable for beginners. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length     for a morning trip. If you're coming from Oak Hill it's not a long drive at all to the starting location. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. This is the only paddling stretch along Leatherwood Creek. 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. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. The wonderful Clay County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile.   There's camping available near Leatherwood Creek. Briefly about the general area: A tour to Hawks Nest State Park when you're here at Leatherwood Creek is a wonderful idea, and you could always discover Cannel Coal Hollow. Hiking along the Carnifex Trail is glorious fun, and at Leatherwood Creek you always meet someone from Bickmore. The surroundings of this river have so much to offer. Leatherwood Creek is right by the Way Back Trail. Leatherwood Creek is a rather wet place mostly with much rain. The month of July is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month of the year is February.     Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Leatherwood Creek.   Whitewater Near Leatherwood Creek: Buffalo Creek - Elk Tributary, Clay County, 6 miles away       Class I-II - 4.7 miles long (Confluence with Taylor Creek to Swandale) Peters Creek, Nicholas County, 7 miles away       Class II-III+(V+) - 2.5 miles long (County 22 bridge to mouth) Gauley River, Nicholas/Fayette County, 9 miles away       Class III-IV(V) - 11 miles long (Bucklick Branch to Swiss) Gauley River, Nicholas/Fayette County, 11 miles away       Class III+(IV) - 5.5 miles long (Mason Branch to Bucklick Branch) Mill Creek - New River Tributary, Fayette County, 12 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (Ansted to confluence of New River) New River, Fayette County, 13 miles away       Class III-IV(V) - 6 miles long (Hawks Nest Dam to Gauley Bridge) Laurel Creek - New River Tributary, Fayette County, 15 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 1.5 miles long (Beckwith to Cotton Hill) Mill Creek - New River Tributary, Fayette County, 15 miles away       Class II-III - 5 miles long (Hopewell Road bridge to Ansted) Whitewater Outfitter - Wildwater Expeditions, Fayette County, 15 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Class VI - Mountain River, Fayette County, 16 miles away       Whitewater outfitter   Ski Areas Near Leatherwood Creek: Winterplace, West Virginia , 41 miles away, 603 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs Snowshoe, West Virginia , 77 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs The Homestead, Virginia , 88 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs   Marinas Near Leatherwood Creek: Summersville Lake Marina, Summersville , 18 miles away   Hotels Near Leatherwood Creek: The Morris Harvey House, Fayetteville , 17 miles away Quality Inn New River Gorge, Fayetteville , 17 miles away Country Road House, Clendenin , 18 miles away Comfort Inn New River, Oak Hill , 19 miles away Econo Lodge Summersville, Summersville , 19 miles away   Campgrounds Near Leatherwood Creek: Tawney Farm, Summersville, 10 miles away Madd Jack's Campground, Ramsey, 11 miles away New River Campground, Gauley Bridge, 12 miles away   Trails Near Leatherwood Creek: Way Back Trail, Nicholas , 9 miles away Carnifex Trail, Nicholas , 14 miles away   Public Lands Near Leatherwood Creek: Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 25 miles away Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 25 miles away Hawks Nest State Park, West Virginia , 13 miles away Babcock State Park, West Virginia , 22 miles away Little Beaver State Park, West Virginia , 33 miles away   Golf Courses Near Leatherwood Creek: Hawks Nest Golf Course, Gauley Bridge , 12 miles away Bridge Haven Golf Club, Fayetteville , 16 miles away Sandy Brae Golf Course, Clendenin , 17 miles away   Lakes Near Leatherwood Creek Summersville Lake, Nicholas , 16 miles away