Greenbrier River - Whitewater
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Summary
At 162 miles long, the Greenbrier River in West Virginia is one of the longest rivers in the state.
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Distance
5.0 miles
Paddling distance varies at your leisure.
Destination Distance From Downtown
81.1 miles
Difficulty
2 of 5 diamonds
In the spring and early summer, the Greenbrier River is a Class I-II river, with an occasional Class III rapid. River conditions get more technical as spring picks up, so paddlers of different skill levels can have some fun on the river.
Time To Complete
2 hours
There are shorter and longer sections on the Greenbrier, which will take anywhere from about 2 hours to multiple days. Most people spend about a half day out on the river.
Seasonality
Spring and Summer
For calmer conditions, go in summer, when the water is ideal for serene canoeing and tubing trips. While river conditions are mostly calm, there is an occasional Class I-III rapid to keep things interesting. For those with more technical skills, the river picks up significantly in spring , with class levels rising. Typically, guided tours and companies that provide shuttle service and rent equipment cease in early summer, leaving the river open to non-commercial paddling.
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