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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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If you're coming from Morgantown it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The nature scenery of Preston County and the playfulness of the water beats anything. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. 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. The Bruceton Mills to Rockville |
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stretch of Big Sandy Creek is 5.8 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the
| national average, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots.
Briefly about the general area:
Big Sandy Creek gets a common amount of rain; the month with most of the rain is July; February is when it's the driest.
For the period of the summer at Big Sandy Creek highs are typically in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 60's. Highs through the wintertime are generally in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Big Sandy Creek are in 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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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 deluxe continental breakfast, indoor pool, spa and exercise facility al...
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Super 8 Motel - Morgantown, Morgantown
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15 miles away
The Super 8 Motel Morgantown, WV is conveniently located off Interstate 68, five miles from West Virginia University. Additional area attractions include Mountaineer Mall, the Monongalia Arts Center, ...
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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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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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Super 8 Motel Uniontown Pa, Uniontown
, 16 miles away |
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