West Virginia whitewater, Muddlety Creek Nicholas county, West Virginia 41 to Summersville Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     4.5 miles   The wonderful West Virginia scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. This section of Muddlety Creek in Nicholas County is 4.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV section. If you're coming from Oak Hill it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Getting some good exercise and just being out     on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip. There are nice comfortable hotels here, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in West Virginia tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so better not forget that lots of rivers in this state are good   for beginners. Briefly about the general area: Muddlety Creek is right by the Carnifex Trail, and you'll meet a lot of folks from Summersville here. Hiking along the Way Back Trail is great fun. Throughout the long summer days highs here at Muddlety Creek reach the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 60's. Daytime highs all through the wintertime are in the 40's; night lows through the winter for Muddlety Creek tend to be in the 20's. Muddlety Creek usually gets lots of rainfall. Of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain; February on the other hand is the driest. Muddlety Creek, West Virginia 41 to Summersville Lake 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 Muddlety Creek.   Whitewater Near Muddlety Creek: Muddlety Creek, Nicholas County, 1 miles away       Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (West Virginia 41 to Summersville Lake) Gauley River, Nicholas/ Fayette County, 6 miles away       Class IV-V - 9.8 miles long (Summersville Dam to Mason Branch) Meadow River, Nicholas/Fayette County, 10 miles away       Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Nallen to Route 19 Bridge) Meadow River, Fayette/ Nicholas County, 10 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 5 miles long (Route 19 to confluence with Gauley River) Anglins Creek, Nicholas County, 10 miles away       Class II-IV - 9.5 miles long (CR 17/2 bridge to confluence of Meadow River) Brushy Meadow Creek, Nicholas County, 11 miles away       Class III-IV+ - 1.5 miles long (Falls at Leivasy to confluence with Hominy Creek) Hominy Creek, Nicholas County, 11 miles away       Class II-IV - 12 miles long (Hominy Falls to Mt. Nebo) Little Birch River, Braxton County, 11 miles away       Class I-II - 3.6 miles long (US 19 to confluence of Birch River) Big Beaver Creek, Nicholas County, 11 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 4.5 miles long (Craigsville to Gauley River) Panther Creek, Nicholas County, 11 miles away       Class III-IV - 3.3 miles long (Confluence with Jim's Branch to confluence with Gauley River)   Ski Areas Near Muddlety Creek: Winterplace, West Virginia , 43 miles away, 603 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs Snowshoe, West Virginia , 58 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs The Homestead, Virginia , 68 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs   Marinas Near Muddlety Creek: Summersville Lake Marina, Summersville , 2 miles away   Hotels Near Muddlety Creek: Hampton Inn Summersville, Summersville , 0 miles away Sleep Inn Summersville, Summersville , 1 miles away La Quinta Inn & Suites Summersville, Summersville , 1 miles away Super 8 Summersville, Summersville , 1 miles away Quality Inn Summersville, Summersville , 1 miles away   Campgrounds Near Muddlety Creek: Mountain Lake Campground, Summersville, 4 miles away Summersville Music Park Campground, Summersville, 4 miles away Summersville Lake Retreat, Mt Nebo, 5 miles away   Trails Near Muddlety Creek: Carnifex Trail, Nicholas , 9 miles away Way Back Trail, Nicholas , 11 miles away Perry Ridge Trail, Nicholas , 17 miles away Harris Siding Trail, Nicholas , 17 miles away Hinkle Branch Trail, Nicholas , 19 miles away   Public Lands Near Muddlety Creek: Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 31 miles away Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 31 miles away Babcock State Park, West Virginia , 19 miles away Hawks Nest State Park, West Virginia , 22 miles away Cedar Creek State Park, West Virginia , 33 miles away   Lakes Near Muddlety Creek Summersville Lake, Nicholas , 6 miles away