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West Virginia whitewater, Manns Creek
Fayette
county,
Confluence with Glade Creek to Confluence with New River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS V+ 3.6 miles
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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 | |
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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.
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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.
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Map
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Stats
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Weather
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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) |
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) |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Lakes Near Manns Creek
Summersville Lake, Nicholas
, 14 miles away |
Little Beaver Lake, Raleigh
, 14 miles away |
Plum Orchard Lake, Fayette
, 17 miles away |
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