Access Site
WV
Brooke Falls
Source: west_virginia_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Hinton, WV
County: Raleigh County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 37.72288997, -80.89508881
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on New River
20 runs (12 nearby)Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I-III(IV)
This location is on this run
10. Bluestone Dam to Sandstone
11.0 mi
10 ft/mi
I-III
Downstream from here (3.5 mi to put-in)
11. Sandstone to McCreery
15.0 mi
9 ft/mi
II-III
Downstream from here (16.1 mi to put-in)
12. McCreery to Thurmond
13.0 mi
8 ft/mi
I-III
Downstream from here (20.3 mi to put-in)
13. Thurmond to Cunard
7.2 mi
III-IV
Downstream from here (21.0 mi to put-in)
14. Cunard to Fayette Station
6.9 mi
20 ft/mi
III-IV
Downstream from here (31.8 mi to put-in)
15. New River Dries: Hawks Nest Dam to Gauley Bridge
6.0 mi
18 ft/mi
I-III
Upstream from here (12.5 mi from take-out)
09. Glen Lyn, VA to Bull Falls Camping Area, WV
21.0 mi
5 ft/mi
I-II+(III)
Upstream from here (24.5 mi from take-out)
08. Pearisburg,VA to Glen Lyn, VA
9.6 mi
I-II
Upstream from here (28.1 mi from take-out)
07. Ripplemead to Pearisburg
8.4 mi
8 ft/mi
I-II
Upstream from here (31.3 mi from take-out)
06. Eggleston to Ripplemead
8.4 mi
4 ft/mi
I-II(III)
Upstream from here (35.8 mi from take-out)
05. McCoy Falls to Eggleston
3.5 mi
I-II
Upstream from here (38.4 mi from take-out)
04. Claytor Dam to above McCoy Falls
26.0 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
II
56 mi away
03.0 Foster Falls to Barren Springs
6.4 mi
II
55 mi away
03.1 Barren Springs to Allisonia
5.4 mi
I-II
58 mi away
02.3 Austinville to Foster Falls
4.5 mi
II-III
58 mi away
02.4 Foster Falls
0.6 mi
I-II
60 mi away
02.2 Ivanhoe to Austinville
4.7 mi
II-III
62 mi away
02.1 Byllesby Dam to Ivanhoe
4.2 mi
I-III
66 mi away
02.0 Fries Dam to Byllesby Dam
7.2 mi
11 ft/mi
I-II(III)
70 mi away
01. Stuart Dam (Route 58) to Fries (Route 94)
43.9 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Located in Hinton near Raleigh County, Brooke Falls provides public access to the New River, one of the oldest river systems in North America. This WVDNR-maintained access site offers a convenient put-in point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters looking to explore the scenic New River Gorge. The site sits in a region known for excellent smallmouth bass fishing and scenic paddling through rugged Appalachian terrain.
The New River in this area flows northward through deep canyons, featuring Class I-II whitewater depending on water levels and the specific stretch you plan to paddle. Paddlers should be prepared for a powerful, historic river with varying current and water conditions. Multiple informal access points exist along nearby routes (Routes 600 and 625), offering flexibility for planning multi-day trips or shuttle runs. The Bluestone River area nearby also provides additional paddling opportunities for those exploring the region.
Three campgrounds are located within 10 miles—Meadow Creek, Glade Creek, and War Ridge/Backus Mountain—making it convenient to plan overnight trips. New River Gorge National Park & Preserve encompasses much of the surrounding area, offering spectacular scenery and abundant recreation opportunities. Check current water conditions and flow rates before paddling, as the New River's character changes significantly with seasonal flows and hydroelectric releases.
The New River in this area flows northward through deep canyons, featuring Class I-II whitewater depending on water levels and the specific stretch you plan to paddle. Paddlers should be prepared for a powerful, historic river with varying current and water conditions. Multiple informal access points exist along nearby routes (Routes 600 and 625), offering flexibility for planning multi-day trips or shuttle runs. The Bluestone River area nearby also provides additional paddling opportunities for those exploring the region.
Three campgrounds are located within 10 miles—Meadow Creek, Glade Creek, and War Ridge/Backus Mountain—making it convenient to plan overnight trips. New River Gorge National Park & Preserve encompasses much of the surrounding area, offering spectacular scenery and abundant recreation opportunities. Check current water conditions and flow rates before paddling, as the New River's character changes significantly with seasonal flows and hydroelectric releases.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Bluestone National Scenic River
Located within
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
Located within
Bluestone Lake
Located within