Babcock State Park - Flatwater Paddling
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Babcock State Park's Glade Creek has several falls and passes its historic grist mill.
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Boley Lake at Babcock State Park is perfect for a leisurely paddle, but there’s also an experts-only 5.5-mile creek that goes right to the New River, if you want a challenge.
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Distance
0.0 miles
Destination Distance From Downtown
44.1 miles
Difficulty
2 of 5 diamonds
Babcock State Park's 19-acre Boley Lake is an easy paddle for just about anyone. But, the park also has the 5.5-mile Glade Creek for experts only, which feeds into the New River.
Time To Complete
1 days
You can spend an hour or a whole day paddling around Boley Lake.
Seasonality
All Seasons
Dog Friendly
On Leash Only
Fees Permits
No
There are no fees to enter the park or to use Boley Lake. Babcock State Park does rent row boats, available for a fee.
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