West Virginia whitewater, Manns Creek Fayette county, Confluence with Glade Creek to Confluence with New River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     3.6 miles   The starting location is a short drive from Oak Hill, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This stretch of Manns Creek is 3.6 miles long and is a class V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Whether you're whitewater     rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. The nature scenery of West Virginia and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in West Virginia tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers in this state are less demanding. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Confluence with Glade Creek   to Confluence with New River section is one of them. This is a somewhat short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Briefly about the general area: Babcock State Park is a splendid spot to stretch your legs a bit, and during your trip here you'll meet some people from Winona for sure. Bluestone National Scenic River is a great location next to Manns Creek; Manns Creek is right by the Carnifex Trail. This river has it all. Hawks Nest State Park is a beautiful place any time of year. Manns Creek gets a lot of water. The month of July is the wettest with most of the rain; February on the other hand is the driest. Manns Creek, Confluence with Glade Creek to Confluence with New River 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 Manns Creek.   Whitewater Near Manns Creek: Manns Creek, Fayette County, 2 miles away       Class V+ - 3.6 miles long (Confluence with Glade Creek to Confluence with New River) Keeney's Creek, Fayette County, 2 miles away       Class V+ - 0.75 miles long (to New River) Manns Creek, Fayette County, 3 miles away       Class V+ - 1.7 miles long (Babcock State Park to confluence with Glade Creek) Glade Creek - Manns Creek Tributary, Fayette County, 3 miles away       Class V+ - 1.9 miles long (Babcock State Park to confluence with Manns Creek) New River, Fayette County, 6 miles away       Class III-IV+(V) - 6.5 miles long (Cunard to Fayette Station) New River, -blank- County, 6 miles away       Class I-III - 7 miles long (Thurmond to Cunard) Whitewater Outfitter - Wildwater Expeditions, Fayette County, 6 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Class VI - Mountain River, Fayette County, 7 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Mill Creek - New River Tributary, Fayette County, 7 miles away       Class II-III - 5 miles long (Hopewell Road bridge to Ansted) Glade Creek - Meadow River Tributary, Fayette County, 8 miles away       Class III-V - 2 miles long (County 60/12 bridge to Meadow River confluence)   Ski Areas Near Manns Creek: Winterplace, West Virginia , 23 miles away, 603 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs Snowshoe, West Virginia , 73 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs The Homestead, Virginia , 78 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs   Marinas Near Manns Creek: Summersville Lake Marina, Summersville , 18 miles away   Hotels Near Manns Creek: The Morris Harvey House, Fayetteville , 8 miles away Quality Inn New River Gorge, Fayetteville , 9 miles away Comfort Inn New River, Oak Hill , 9 miles away Holiday Lodge, Oak Hill , 10 miles away Sleep Inn Beaver- Beckley, Beaver , 15 miles away   Campgrounds Near Manns Creek: New River Gorge National River-Southside Trail Camp, Thurmond, 2 miles away Babcock State Park, Clifftop, 4 miles away Cooter's Cabins and Campin, Fayetteville, 5 miles away   Trails Near Manns Creek: Carnifex Trail, Nicholas , 12 miles away Way Back Trail, Nicholas , 16 miles away   Public Lands Near Manns Creek: Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 13 miles away Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 13 miles away Babcock State Park, West Virginia , 1 miles away Hawks Nest State Park, West Virginia , 11 miles away Little Beaver State Park, West Virginia , 15 miles away   Golf Courses Near Manns Creek: Bridge Haven Golf Club, Fayetteville , 8 miles away Grandview Country Club, Beaver , 14 miles away Beaver Creek Golf Club, Beaver , 14 miles away   Lakes Near Manns Creek Summersville Lake, Nicholas , 14 miles away Little Beaver Lake, Raleigh , 14 miles away Plum Orchard Lake, Fayette , 17 miles away