West Virginia whitewater, Mud River Cabell county, Ona to Blue Sulphur Road bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II(III)     1 miles   My family (2 - 40+ and 2 - preteens) put in near Zoar Baptist Church on West Mud River Road and used a machete to cut a path near a road drain that was located about 100 yards past the church. At the start of our trip we experienced a tree over the entire width of the river within 200 yards. I was able to exit my kayak and sit on the log and pull the other 3 kayakers still in there boat across the log. Take Caution, that this kind     of situation is not for the inexperienced!  We continued our trip experiencing different obstacles and some class 1 water. It was a fun and relaxing trip that lasted approximately 3.5 hours. We have seen a deer with baby, geese, several red woodpeckers, two garden snakes that drop into the river out of the trees (no joke, lol) and several other birds. If you decide to take this trip on this part of the Mud River, I would strongly advise to get out at the backside of the Milton Flee market. The Gates of the flee market are locked throughout the week, so make sure you plan to pullout during their hours of operation.  Get permission, clear a path and/or take   a machete to make one when you get there.   There are no warning signs. Do NOT go any further behind the City of Milton, or you will come to a dam with a 12-15 foot drop with rocks below. This dam is located before the bridge at Bill Blenko Road.  No safe takeout near the dam!!!  Have fun, but be safe. Says John J. A few hundred yards from the put in spot is an old dam. Canoeing that fall is not advised. Just over a mile downstream from that is the mud river falls.Depending on water levels. It could prove to sink a canoe. Says localguide1 Jim is not entirely correct. There is the Ona falls. Catch the water up and that would be interesting. Says Stan This is an answer to Cindy's question about the Guyandotte River. There is a put-in at Branchland, then a take-out 3 1/2 hours downstream at Salt Rock. A very nice float with a few riffles, lots of fish and wildlife for viewing. You can also put-in or take-out at the mouth of Mud river in Barboursville which is good for a Mud River or Guyandotte River float. Salt Rock to B'ville would be a great all day float on the Guyandotte, I'm guessing 10 to 12 miles. Says Mike There is no way there could be any rapids on the Mud River. I agree with the writer below. However, I would love to flatwater kayak down the Guyan which is closer to Beech Fork State Park than the Mud. It connects to the Mud in Barboursville and runs into the Ohio a few miles later. It should be a very plesant peaceful trip. I just can not locate a putin spot. Can any one help? I live 10 miles away from the BF campground. Thanks Says Cindy There is no whitewater on the Mud River. I have walked and canoed the Mud River many times. There might be a few ripples if there's enough water in the river. During the summer months it looks more like a creek rather than a river. Don't get excited or waste your time. The Mud River is a great place to go Muskie fishing. If your want a true whitewater experience go to the New River of Gauley River. Says Jim Mud River, Ona to Blue Sulphur Road bridge 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 Mud River.   Whitewater Near Mud River: Mud River, Cabell County, 1 miles away       Class I-II(III) - 1 miles long (Ona to Blue Sulphur Road bridge)   Ski Areas Near Mud River: Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 76 miles away, 600 foot drop, 4 lifts, 9 runs Winterplace, West Virginia , 89 miles away, 603 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs   Marinas Near Mud River: Showboat Marina, Huntington , 10 miles away Beech Fork Lake Marina, Lavalette , 15 miles away Lakeside Marina, East Lynn , 18 miles away   Hotels Near Mud River: Best Western Huntington Mall Inn, Barboursville , 2 miles away Hampton Inn Huntington-Barboursville, Barboursville , 3 miles away Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites BARBOURSVILLE, Barboursville , 3 miles away Comfort Inn Barboursville, Barboursville , 3 miles away Days Inn Huntington, Huntington , 8 miles away   Campgrounds Near Mud River: Huntington Fox Fire KOA, Milton, 4 miles away Jim's Camping, Milton, 5 miles away Beech Fork State Park, Barboursville, 10 miles away   Public Lands Near Mud River: Wayne National Forest, Ohio , 11 miles away Beech Fork State Park, West Virginia , 12 miles away Cabwaylingo State Park, West Virginia , 27 miles away   Golf Courses Near Mud River: Guyan Golf & Country Club, Huntington , 9 miles away   Lakes Near Mud River Sky Lake, Lawrence , 14 miles away Timbre Ridge Lake, Lawrence , 16 miles away East Lynn Lake, Wayne , 19 miles away