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 nature scenery of Tucker County and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in West Virginia are often easier than in other states, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. This is a bit of a short stretch so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on
the river in one stretch. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There's camping available near Blackwater
River - North Fork. The Rt. 219 to confluence with Blackwater River stretch of Blackwater River - North Fork in West Virginia is 3.9 miles long and has been rated as a class V+ section by American Whitewater.
Briefly about the general area: All the water falling down from the sky makes Blackwater River - North Fork a wet spot; the month with most of the rain is July, and February meanwhile is the driest month. For the period of the summertime months at Blackwater River - North Fork temperatures are usually in the 80's. When the night sets
in temperatures descend down into the 50's. Highs through the wintertime are ordinarily in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Blackwater River - North Fork are in the 10's. Going for a hike on the Boundary Trail is always a good adventure, and there are splendid sites to look at along the Lindy Run Trail.
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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)