West Virginia whitewater - Blackwater River - North Fork, Tucker County
Tucker
county,
Rt. 219 to confluence with Blackwater River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS V+ 3.9 miles
The average West Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. The natural beauty of Tucker County and the cool fresh water beats anything. This stretch is short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. The Rt. 219 to confluence with Blackwater River section of Blackwater River - North Fork in Tucker County is
3.9 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V+ section. Lodging is available near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There's camping available near Blackwater River - North Fork. There are plenty
of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came.
Briefly about the general area: Don't leave Blackwater River - North Fork without first going for a hike along the Boundary Trail, and there's good hiking along the Lindy Run Trail. For the period of the summer here at Blackwater River - North Fork, high temperatures typically reach the 80's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 50's. For the duration of the winter
highs are in the 30's while Blackwater River - North Fork nighttime low temperatures throughout the wintertime are in the 10's. Blackwater River - North Fork regularly gets a great deal of rain; July is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month of the year is February.
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These outdoors activities are available near Blackwater River - North Fork.
Blackwater River, Tucker
County
, 1 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2.4 miles long (Blackwater Falls to North Fork Confluence)
Blackwater River, Tucker
County
, 4 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 11 miles long (Wildlife Preserve to Davis)
Blackwater River, Tucker
County
, 5 miles away, Class III-V - 7 miles long (North Fork Confluence to Hendricks)
Red Run, Tucker
County
, 6 miles away, Class V+ - 4 miles long (Ford at FS 13 road to confluence of Dry Fork)
Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph/ Tucker
County
, 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Jenningston to Hendricks)
Horseshoe Run, Tucker
County
, 8 miles away, Class I-III - 9 miles long (Shafer to Bridge above St. George)
Cheat River - Glady Fork, Randolph Tucker
County
, 9 miles away, Class I-III - 8.9 miles long (CR 12 bridge Close to Sully to confluence of Dry Fork Close to Gladwin)
Roaring Creek, Preston
County
, 9 miles away, Class IV - 6.1 miles long (County Road 3-12 to Cheat River)
Red Creek, Tucker/ Randolph
County
, 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.9 miles long (D4149 North Branch Bridge to confluence with Dry Fork)
Otter Creek, Tucker
County
, 10 miles away, Class IV - 2.6 miles long (Big Springs Gap to Cheat River)