City: Hinton, WV
County: Raleigh County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 37.69620731, -80.88310199
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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 (5.3 mi to put-in)
11. Sandstone to McCreery
15.0 mi
9 ft/mi
II-III
Downstream from here (17.8 mi to put-in)
12. McCreery to Thurmond
13.0 mi
8 ft/mi
I-III
Downstream from here (22.3 mi to put-in)
13. Thurmond to Cunard
7.2 mi
III-IV
Downstream from here (23.0 mi to put-in)
14. Cunard to Fayette Station
6.9 mi
20 ft/mi
III-IV
Downstream from here (33.8 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 (10.8 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 (22.6 mi from take-out)
08. Pearisburg,VA to Glen Lyn, VA
9.6 mi
I-II
Upstream from here (26.1 mi from take-out)
07. Ripplemead to Pearisburg
8.4 mi
8 ft/mi
I-II
Upstream from here (29.2 mi from take-out)
06. Eggleston to Ripplemead
8.4 mi
4 ft/mi
I-II(III)
Upstream from here (33.8 mi from take-out)
05. McCoy Falls to Eggleston
3.5 mi
I-II
Upstream from here (36.4 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
54 mi away
03.0 Foster Falls to Barren Springs
6.4 mi
II
53 mi away
03.1 Barren Springs to Allisonia
5.4 mi
I-II
56 mi away
02.3 Austinville to Foster Falls
4.5 mi
II-III
56 mi away
02.4 Foster Falls
0.6 mi
I-II
58 mi away
02.2 Ivanhoe to Austinville
4.7 mi
II-III
60 mi away
02.1 Byllesby Dam to Ivanhoe
4.2 mi
I-III
64 mi away
02.0 Fries Dam to Byllesby Dam
7.2 mi
11 ft/mi
I-II(III)
68 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, Raleigh County, this boat ramp provides convenient access to the New River, one of the oldest and most scenic rivers on the continent. The site puts paddlers and boaters within reach of the dramatic New River Gorge, known for its rugged terrain, deep canyons, and a mix of flatwater and whitewater conditions. This is an excellent launch point for kayakers and canoeists exploring the diverse stretches of the river, from gentler paddling sections to more challenging whitewater areas.
The ramp accommodates various watercraft, from kayaks and canoes to larger motorboats. Parking is available on-site, though it can fill up during peak weekends and popular seasons. For those planning an extended visit, Meadow Creek Campground is located nearby within 10 miles, offering a convenient camping option. The surrounding area is part of New River Gorge National Park & Preserve and the Bluestone National Scenic River area, providing opportunities for scenic paddling, fishing, and exploring the ancient Appalachian gorge landscape.
The ramp accommodates various watercraft, from kayaks and canoes to larger motorboats. Parking is available on-site, though it can fill up during peak weekends and popular seasons. For those planning an extended visit, Meadow Creek Campground is located nearby within 10 miles, offering a convenient camping option. The surrounding area is part of New River Gorge National Park & Preserve and the Bluestone National Scenic River area, providing opportunities for scenic paddling, fishing, and exploring the ancient Appalachian gorge landscape.
Nearby Campgrounds (1 within 10 miles)
Meadow Creek Campground
On-site
Nearby Recreation Areas
Bluestone National Scenic River
Located within
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
Located within
Bluestone Lake
Located within