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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 starting location is a short drive from Morgantown, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This section of Bull Run in West Virginia is 2.8 miles long and has been rated as a class V+ section by American Whitewater. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The natural beauty of West Virginia and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. This is the only paddling stretch |
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along Bull Run. This is a somewhat short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter,
| this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in West Virginia tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners.
Briefly about the general area:
High temperatures at Bull Run all through the warm months are in the 80's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. Throughout the wintertime the highs are regularly in the 30's; winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Bull Run.
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here at Bull Run is about average; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain, and February is the month with the least moisture.
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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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Heldreth Motel, Kingwood
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8 miles away
The Heldreth Motel Kingwood, a Magnuson Hotels affiliate, is located just 3 miles from the US Army Training Camp Dawson, 30 minutes from West Virginia University at Morgantown, and the Federal Bureau ...
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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 continental breakfast, indoor pool, spa and exercise facility along wi...
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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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Heldreth Motel, Kingwood
, 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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