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West Virginia whitewater - Big Sandy Creek, Preston County
Preston
county,
Bruceton Mills to Rockville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III-IV 5.8 miles
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This section of Big Sandy Creek in West Virginia is 5.8 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. The starting point is not too far from Morgantown, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The average West Virginia 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 many runs in this state are very easy. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions |
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for lots of people. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations
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Briefly about the general area:
The yearly rainfall here at Big Sandy Creek is about average; July is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month of the year | |
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is February.
For the period of the summertime, highs commonly are in the 80's at Big Sandy Creek. Once the sun is down it plunges down to the 60's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 30's, and overnight lows at Big Sandy Creek during the wintertime usually sink into the 10's.
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Big Sandy Creek, Bruceton Mills to Rockville road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
III-IV
Length:
5.8
miles
Average Gradient: 29 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.6483
Longitude: -79.6571
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.59389
Longitude: -79.7055
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Paddler input for Big Sandy Creek, West Virginia:
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Current weather conditions at Big Sandy Creek, West Virginia
Local climate location: MORGANTOWN L AND D 15 miles away
         
RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
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Heldreth Motel, Kingwood
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8 miles away
The Heldreth Motel Kingwood, a Magnuson Hotels affiliate, is located just 3 miles from the US Army Training Camp Dawson, 30 minutes from West Virginia University at Morgantown, and the Federal Bureau ...
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Holiday Inn Express Morgantown, Wv, Morgantown
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15 miles away
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Hotel Morgantown. We are a 68 room hotel that features many amenities such as a complimentary continental breakfast, indoor pool, spa and exercise facility along wi...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Morgantown, West Virginia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Morgantown, West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Big Sandy Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Big Sandy Creek. |
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Little Sandy Creek, Preston
County
, 1 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.35 miles long (Rt 26 to Big Sandy Creek) |
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Sovern Run, Preston
County
, 2 miles away, Class IV - 0.8 miles long (Co. Road 14-3 to Rockville) |
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Big Sandy Creek, Preston
County
, 3 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.3 miles long (Rockville to Jenkinsburg Bridge) |
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Cheat River, Preston
County
, 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 10.5 miles long (Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge) |
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Big Sandy Creek, Preston WV / Fayette/PA
County
, 5 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Pennsylvania-West Virginia State Line to Bruceton Mills) |
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Muddy Creek, Preston
County
, 5 miles away, Class IV - 2.5 miles long (West Virginia 26 to Cheat River) |
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Beaver Creek, Preston
County
, 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.1 miles long (CR 11/1 to confluence with Little Sandy Creek) |
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Little Sandy Creek, Preston
County
, 6 miles away, Class II - 9.3 miles long (Rt. 68 to Route 26) |
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Bull Run, Preston
County
, 6 miles away, Class V+ - 2.8 miles long (Bull Run to Cheat River) |
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Green's Run, Preston
County
, 7 miles away, Class III - 2.2 miles long (CR 52 to Cheat River) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Big Sandy Creek:
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Wisp, Maryland
, 22 miles away, 610 vertical feet |
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Seven Springs, Pennsylvania
, 34 miles away, 750 vertical feet |
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Timberline, West Virginia
, 37 miles away, 1000 vertical feet |
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Canaan Valley, West Virginia
, 37 miles away, 850 vertical feet |
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Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania
, 37 miles away, 610 vertical feet |
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Boyce Park, Pennsylvania
, 46 miles away, 180 vertical feet |
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The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 46 miles away, 940 vertical feet |
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Snowshoe, West Virginia
, 67 miles away, 1500 vertical feet |
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Bryce Resort, Virginia
, 76 miles away, 500 vertical feet |
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Blue Knob, Pennsylvania
, 86 miles away, 1072 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Big Sandy Creek:
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Heldreth Motel, Kingwood
, 8 miles away |
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Lakeview Scanticon Golf Resort Spa & Conference Center, Morgantown
, 13 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Morgantown, Wv, Morgantown
, 15 miles away |
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Super 8 Motel - Morgantown, Morgantown
, 15 miles away |
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Fairfield Inn By Marriott Uniontown, Uniontown
, 16 miles away |
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