West Virginia whitewater - Buckhannon River - Left Fork, Upshur/ Randolph County
Upshur/ Randolph
county,
Star to Alexander section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III 8.9 miles
The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. This stretch of Buckhannon River - Left Fork in West Virginia is 8.9 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III section. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. If you're a
camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The wonderful Upshur/ Randolph County scenery and the cool fresh water have people coming here. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. Some people prefer whitewater rafting
and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling places. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car.
Briefly about the general area: For the period of the warm months here at Buckhannon River - Left Fork, high temperatures mostly get into the 80's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 30's; night lows at Buckhannon River - Left Fork during the winter
frequently descend into the 10's. The high level of rainfall makes Buckhannon River - Left Fork a quite wet place; July is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month of the year is October.
22 miles away
This Super 8 is conveniently accessible to I-79, approximately five miles from Stonewall Jackson Lake and 23 miles from Benedum Airport. Local attractions include Market Place Shopping Mall, The Glass...
23 miles away
The Super 8 Motel is located off of Route 219 in Elkins, WV and is approximately three miles from Randolph County Airport. Local attractions include Monongahela National Forest, approximately five mil...
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