Greenbrier River
Pocahontas / Greenbrier Co. · 170 mi · Class I–II
1,820CFS/ 2.88 ft
Above Optimal
→Stable· -40 cfs in 3h
Optimal: 300–1500 CFS · USGS #03184000
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
170 mi
Length
Class I–II
Difficulty
300–1500 cfs
Optimal
840 cfs
Avg Flow
780 cfs
Hist. Median
#03184000
USGS Gauge
Greenbrier River Trail State Park (78 mi rail-trail)

Longest free-flowing river in West Virginia at 170 miles. The Greenbrier River Trail — 78 miles on a former C&O Railway grade — parallels the river, creating the perfect float-and-hike combination.

Trip sections
Upper — Durbin to Marlinton, intimate forested
Middle — Marlinton to Alderson, trail corridor
Lower — Alderson to Hinton, wider and slower
Outfitters
Greenbrier River Outfitters
Marlinton-based canoe and kayak rentals
72-Hour Flow Forecast
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Data Quality

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