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West Virginia whitewater - Big Sandy Creek, Preston County
Preston
county,
Rockville to Jenkinsburg Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS IV-V 5.3 miles
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Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The wonderful West Virginia scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Big Sandy Creek will make you feel great. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. This stretch of Big Sandy Creek |
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in West Virginia is 5.3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV-V section of whitewater. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling spots.
| The starting location is a short drive from Morgantown, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The Rockville to Jenkinsburg Bridge stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip.
Briefly about the general area:
Big Sandy Creek gets a typical amount of yearly precipitation; July is the month that gets the most rain, and February meanwhile is the driest month.
The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to | |
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Big Sandy Creek. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Big Sandy Creek.
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Big Sandy Creek, Rockville to Jenkinsburg Bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
IV-V
Length:
5.3
miles
Average Gradient: 79 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.62134
Longitude: -79.70511
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.59677
Longitude: -79.74797
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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 16 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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12 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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12 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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All West Virginia Whitewater
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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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Sovern Run, Preston
County
, 1 miles away, Class IV - 0.8 miles long (Co. Road 14-3 to Rockville) |
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Bull Run, Preston
County
, 3 miles away, Class V+ - 2.8 miles long (Bull Run to Cheat River) |
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Big Sandy Creek, Preston
County
, 3 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.8 miles long (Bruceton Mills to Rockville) |
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Little Sandy Creek, Preston
County
, 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.35 miles long (Rt 26 to Big Sandy Creek) |
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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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Cheat River, Preston/Monongalia
County
, 5 miles away, Class III - 10 miles long (Jenkinsburg Bridge to Cheat Lake) |
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Big Sandy Creek, Preston WV / Fayette/PA
County
, 7 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Pennsylvania-West Virginia State Line to Bruceton Mills) |
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Muddy Creek, Preston
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV - 2.5 miles long (West Virginia 26 to Cheat River) |
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Deckers Creek, Preston
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 1 miles long (Masontown to Preston County line) |
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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
, 25 miles away, 610 vertical feet |
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Seven Springs, Pennsylvania
, 37 miles away, 750 vertical feet |
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Timberline, West Virginia
, 38 miles away, 1000 vertical feet |
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Canaan Valley, West Virginia
, 38 miles away, 850 vertical feet |
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Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania
, 40 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
, 49 miles away, 940 vertical feet |
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Snowshoe, West Virginia
, 66 miles away, 1500 vertical feet |
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Bryce Resort, Virginia
, 79 miles away, 500 vertical feet |
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The Homestead, Virginia
, 88 miles away, 700 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Big Sandy Creek:
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Lakeview Scanticon Golf Resort Spa & Conference Center, Morgantown
, 10 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Morgantown, Wv, Morgantown
, 12 miles away |
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Super 8 Motel - Morgantown, Morgantown
, 12 miles away |
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Springhill Suites By Marriott Morgantown, Morgantown
, 14 miles away |
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Euro-Suites Hotel, Morgantown
, 15 miles away |
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