West Virginia whitewater - Bull Run, Preston County

Preston county, Bull Run to Cheat River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V+     2.8 miles
 
This river is flat until the last mile then it falls off the earth over a series of waterfalls. Says JB

The starting location is a reasonable drive from Morgantown, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The scenic beauty of Preston County and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in West Virginia are often easier than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. You
    might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This stretch is short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. This stretch of Bull Run is 2.8 miles
long and has been rated as a class V+ section by American Whitewater. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. Bull Run doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Bull Run to Cheat River section is the only one. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling spots. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.

Briefly about the general area:
Through the warm months at Bull Run temperatures are regularly
 
in the 80's while overnight lows are generally in the 60's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Bull Run. The yearly precipitation here at Bull Run is about average; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain, and February is when it's the driest.

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
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.5709
Longitude: -79.7763

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.601
Longitude: -79.75821

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Current weather conditions at Bull Run, West Virginia
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Local climate location: MORGANTOWN L AND D 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa, Morgantown
8 miles away
Find a retreat from your daily routine at the Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa which overlooks Cheat Lake in Morgantown, West Virginia. Beautifully appointed guest rooms create an air of peaceful relaxation...

Holiday Inn Express MORGANTOWN, Morgantown
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...

Super 8 Morgantown, Morgantown
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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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Bull Run.
 Whitewater Near Bull Run:
Cheat River, Preston/Monongalia County , 3 miles away, Class III - 10 miles long (Jenkinsburg Bridge to Cheat Lake)
Big Sandy Creek, Preston County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.3 miles long (Rockville to Jenkinsburg Bridge)
Deckers Creek, Preston County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 1 miles long (Masontown to Preston County line)
Sovern Run, Preston County , 5 miles away, Class IV - 0.8 miles long (Co. Road 14-3 to Rockville)
Cheat River, Preston County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 10.5 miles long (Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge)
Clay Run, Monongalia County , 6 miles away, Class V+ - 0.5 miles long (Junction with Quarry Run to Cheat Lake)
Big Sandy Creek, Preston County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.8 miles long (Bruceton Mills to Rockville)
Deckers Creek, Monongalia County , 7 miles away, Class I-IV+(V+) - 5.8 miles long (Preston County line to West Virginia 7)
Little Sandy Creek, Preston County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.35 miles long (Rt 26 to Big Sandy Creek)
Green's Run, Preston County , 9 miles away, Class III - 2.2 miles long (CR 52 to Cheat River)
 Ski Areas Near Bull Run:
Wisp, Maryland , 28 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 39 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 39 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 40 miles away, 754 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 43 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 47 miles away, 180 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 52 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 64 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 80 miles away, 500 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 87 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Bull Run:
Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa, Morgantown , 8 miles away
Holiday Inn Express MORGANTOWN, Morgantown , 10 miles away
Super 8 Morgantown, Morgantown , 10 miles away
SpringHill Suites Morgantown, Morgantown , 11 miles away
Ramada Conference Center Morgantown, WV, Morgantown , 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Bull Run:
Albright Campground, Albright, 10 miles away
Pinhill Campground, Hazelton, 10 miles away
Pine Hill Campground, Bruceton Mills, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Bull Run:
Mile Trail, Fayette County , 15 miles away
 Lakes Near Bull Run

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