Pennsylvania whitewater - Beaver Creek, Fayette County

Fayette county, LR 26023 to confluence with Meadow Run section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V     4 miles
  This stretch of Beaver Creek in Fayette County is 4 miles long and is a class IV-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Morgantown, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The average Pennsylvania whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The natural beauty of Fayette County and the playfulness
    of the water have people coming here. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.
This river system has a few good paddling sections and the LR 26023 to confluence with Meadow Run section is one of them. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near.

Briefly about the general area:
All through the warmest time of the year here at Beaver Creek, high temperatures frequently get into the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 60's. During the winter highs are in
 
the 30's, and night lows during the winter for Beaver Creek tend to be in the 10's. Good hiking is available along the Great Gorge Trail.
Beaver Creek sees pretty high levels of rain; most of the rain falls all through July; the driest month of the year is February.

Beaver Creek, LR 26023 to confluence with Meadow Run road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V
Length: 4 miles
Average Gradient: 95 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.79349
Longitude: -79.4843

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.83139
Longitude: -79.52834

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Current weather conditions at Beaver Creek, Pennsylvania
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Local climate location: UNIONTOWN 14 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Wisp Resort, Mchenry
17 miles away
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17 miles away
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Fairfield Inn By Marriott Uniontown, Uniontown
18 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Morgantown, West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Beaver Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Beaver Creek.
 Whitewater Near Beaver Creek:
Meadow Run, Fayette County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 7 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 381 to Youghiogheny River)
Youghiogheny River, Fayette County , 3 miles away, Class IV - 0.25 miles long (Ohiopyle Falls)
Youghiogheny River, Fayette County , 5 miles away, Class III - 7.4 miles long (Ohiopyle to Bruner Run)
Youghiogheny River, Fayette County , 6 miles away, Class II - 10.4 miles long (Confluence to Ohiopyle)
Fike Run, Fayette County , 7 miles away, Class III-V - 4.8 miles long (to Gibbon Glade Run)
Indian Creek, Fayette County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 4.9 miles long (Route 381 to Camp Carmel)
Drake Run, Somerset County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (Draketown to Youghiogheny River)
Little Sandy Creek, Preston County , 11 miles away, Class II - 9.3 miles long (Rt. 68 to Route 26)
Beaver Creek, Preston County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.1 miles long (CR 11/1 to confluence with Little Sandy Creek)
Big Sandy Creek, Preston WV / Fayette/PA County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Pennsylvania-West Virginia State Line to Bruceton Mills)
 Ski Areas Near Beaver Creek:
Wisp, Maryland , 17 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 18 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 22 miles away, 610 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 30 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 39 miles away, 180 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 42 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 43 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 71 miles away, 1072 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 74 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 81 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Beaver Creek:
Wisp Resort, Mchenry , 17 miles away
Holiday Inn Express E HUNTINGDON-MT PLEASANT, Mount Pleasant , 17 miles away
Fairfield Inn By Marriott Uniontown, Uniontown , 18 miles away
Super 8 Motel Uniontown Pa, Uniontown , 18 miles away
Holiday Inn Uniontown,Pa, Uniontown , 18 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Beaver Creek:
Scarlett Knob Campground, Ohiopyle, 3 miles away
Benner's Meadow Run Camping and Cabins, Farmington, 4 miles away
Tall Oaks Campground, Farmington, 5 miles away
 Trails Near Beaver Creek:
Great Gorge Trail, Fayette County , 3 miles away
Mile Trail, Fayette County , 12 miles away
 Lakes Near Beaver Creek

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