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West Virginia whitewater - Bull Run, Preston County
Preston
county,
Bull Run to Cheat River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS V+ 2.8 miles
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The scenic beauty of West Virginia and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. If you're coming from Morgantown it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in West Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places |
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for that around here. Bull Run doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Bull Run to Cheat River section is the only one. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.
| The Bull Run to Cheat River section of Bull Run in West Virginia is 2.8 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V+ section of whitewater. This is a somewhat short section so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch.
Briefly about the general area:
High temperatures at Bull Run through the long summer days are in the 80's; the overnight is fairly chillier of course, regularly in the 60's. Throughout the winter highs are usually in the 30's; after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at | |
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Bull Run descend into the 10's.
Bull Run gets a common amount of rain; July is when you get the most rain here, and February is when it's the driest.
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Bull Run, Bull Run to Cheat River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
V+
Length:
2.8
miles
Average Gradient: 184 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.5709
Longitude: -79.7763
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.601
Longitude: -79.75821
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Paddler input for Bull Run, West Virginia:
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Current weather conditions at Bull Run, West Virginia
Local climate location: MORGANTOWN L AND D 17 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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10 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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10 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 Bull Run. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Bull Run. |
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Cheat River, Preston/Monongalia
County
, 3 miles away, Class III - 10 miles long (Jenkinsburg Bridge to Cheat Lake) |
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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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Deckers Creek, Preston
County
, 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 1 miles long (Masontown to Preston County line) |
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Sovern Run, Preston
County
, 5 miles away, Class IV - 0.8 miles long (Co. Road 14-3 to Rockville) |
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Cheat River, Preston
County
, 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 10.5 miles long (Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge) |
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Clay Run, Monongalia
County
, 6 miles away, Class V+ - 0.5 miles long (Junction with Quarry Run to Cheat Lake) |
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Big Sandy Creek, Preston
County
, 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.8 miles long (Bruceton Mills to Rockville) |
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Deckers Creek, Monongalia
County
, 7 miles away, Class I-IV+(V+) - 5.8 miles long (Preston County line to West Virginia 7) |
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Little Sandy Creek, Preston
County
, 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.35 miles long (Rt 26 to Big Sandy Creek) |
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Green's Run, Preston
County
, 9 miles away, Class III - 2.2 miles long (CR 52 to Cheat River) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Bull Run:
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Wisp, Maryland
, 28 miles away, 610 vertical feet |
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Timberline, West Virginia
, 39 miles away, 1000 vertical feet |
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Canaan Valley, West Virginia
, 39 miles away, 850 vertical feet |
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Seven Springs, Pennsylvania
, 40 miles away, 750 vertical feet |
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Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania
, 43 miles away, 610 vertical feet |
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Boyce Park, Pennsylvania
, 47 miles away, 180 vertical feet |
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The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 52 miles away, 940 vertical feet |
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Snowshoe, West Virginia
, 64 miles away, 1500 vertical feet |
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Bryce Resort, Virginia
, 80 miles away, 500 vertical feet |
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The Homestead, Virginia
, 87 miles away, 700 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Bull Run:
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Lakeview Scanticon Golf Resort Spa & Conference Center, Morgantown
, 8 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Morgantown, Wv, Morgantown
, 10 miles away |
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Super 8 Motel - Morgantown, Morgantown
, 10 miles away |
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Springhill Suites By Marriott Morgantown, Morgantown
, 11 miles away |
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Ramada Inn, Morgantown
, 13 miles away |
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