West Virginia whitewater - Big Run River, Pendleton County Pendleton county, Confluence with Teeter Camp Run to Cherry Grove section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II+     3.7 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in West Virginia are often easier than in other states, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The Confluence with Teeter Camp Run to Cherry Grove stretch of Big Run River in Pendleton County is 3.7 miles long and it is classified as a class II+ section by American Whitewater. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. There are no other sections to paddle along Big Run River than the     Confluence with Teeter Camp Run to Cherry Grove section. This stretch is short so better bring some good walking shoes. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. The campgrounds here at Big Run River are pretty good. The scenic beauty of Pendleton County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. Briefly about the general area: Go for a hike on the Big Mountain Trail. The warmest time of the year at Big Run River arrives with high temperatures in the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. For the duration of the wintertime the highs are ordinarily in the 30's, and night lows   at Big Run River throughout the winter typically plunge into the 10's. Don't leave Big Run River without first going for a hike along the Back Ridge Trail, and do put some time aside to spend at Hendrick Farm Spring if you're here at Big Run River. The high level of rain makes Big Run River a pretty wet spot; through the month of July you get the most rain around here; the driest month is February. Big Run River, Confluence with Teeter Camp Run to Cherry Grove road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II+ Length: 3.7 miles Average Gradient: 90 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.62333 Longitude: -79.56667 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.63722 Longitude: -79.52084 Paddler input for Big Run River, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Big Run River, West Virginia Local climate location: ELKINS WSO AP 5 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Red Carpet Inn Bartow, Bartow 17 miles away Northern Pocahontas County, West Virginia is fast becoming a mini vacation location. We are located within 20 miles of some of the areas best known attractions such as the Cass Scenic Railroad, Snowsh... Super 8 Elkins, Elkins 25 miles away The Super 8 is located off of Route 219 in Elkins, WV and is approximately three miles from Randolph County Airport. Local attractions include Monongahela National Forest, approximately five miles awa... Hampton Inn Elkins, Elkins 25 miles away The Hampton Inn Elkins West Virginia hotel is an 81 room interior corridor. focused-service hotel built overlooking the Tygart Valley in Elkins. This Hampton hotel in West Virginia is conveniently loc...   All West Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in West Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Big Run River, West Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Big Run River, West Virginia. Find a whitewater outfitter in West Virginia Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Staunton-Waynesboro, Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Staunton-Waynesboro, Virginia, the metro area neareast to Big Run River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Big Run River.   Whitewater Near Big Run River: Laurel Fork, Highland VA : Pendleton WV County , 6 miles away, Class II-III+ - 9.5 miles long (Route 642 to Virginia/West Virginia State line) Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch, Pendleton County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 9.8 miles long (Cherry Grove to Riverton) Gandy Creek, Randolph County , 9 miles away, Class III - 13.6 miles long (Sinks outlet to Cheat River Dry Fork) Potomac River - South Branch, Highland VA/ Pendleton WV County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 13.4 miles long (state line to CR 23) Seneca Creek, Pendleton County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 13 miles long (Judy Springs to Forest Service Campground) Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph County , 10 miles away, Class II - 2 miles long (2 miles above confluence of Gandy Creek to Gandy Creek) Greenbrier River - East Fork, Pocahontas County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 5.1 miles long (FS 51 to Island Campground) Waites Run, Pendleton County , 12 miles away, Class IV - 1.8 miles long (Up Forest Service Road to Seneca Creek) Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph County , 13 miles away, Class I-III - 12 miles long (Confluence of Gandy Creek to CR 32/4 bridge over Dry Fork) Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch, Pendleton County , 13 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 7.6 miles long (Riverton to Seneca Rocks)   Ski Areas Near Big Run River: Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 22 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 24 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 33 miles away, 1500 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 43 miles away, 700 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 52 miles away, 700 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 55 miles away, 500 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 56 miles away, 1110 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 57 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 77 miles away, 754 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 80 miles away, 610 vertical feet   Hotels Near Big Run River: Red Carpet Inn Bartow, Bartow , 17 miles away Super 8 Elkins, Elkins , 25 miles away Hampton Inn Elkins, Elkins , 25 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ELKINS, Elkins , 26 miles away Days Inn and Suites Elkins, Elkins , 27 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Big Run River: Spruce Knob Lake Campground, Randolph County, 5 miles away Gatewood Group Campground, Randolph County, 6 miles away Judy Springs Campground, Pendleton County, 7 miles away   Trails Near Big Run River: Big Mountain Trail, Pendleton County , 1 miles away Back Ridge Trail, Pendleton County , 3 miles away Gatewood Nature Trail, Pendleton County , 4 miles away Middle Mountain Trail, Highland County , 5 miles away Huckleberry Trail, Pendleton County , 5 miles away