West Virginia whitewater - Clay Run, Monongalia County Monongalia county, Junction with Quarry Run to Cheat Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     0.5 miles   The natural beauty of West Virginia and the playfulness of the water beats anything. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in West Virginia tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The Junction with Quarry Run to Cheat Lake section of Clay Run is 0.5 miles long and it is classified as a class V+ section by American Whitewater. This stretch is very short so no need to bring snacks. If you're coming from Morgantown it's not a long drive at all to the starting location,     there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. Clay Run doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Junction with Quarry Run to Cheat Lake stretch is the only one. There are some good hotels near the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Briefly about the general area: A typical amount of rainfall falls here at Clay Run; during July this area sees the most rain, and February meanwhile is the driest month. For the duration of the summertime highs here at Clay Run reach the 80's, and throughout   the night it cools down to the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 30's; night lows through the wintertime for Clay Run tend to be in the 10's. If you would like a little side tour, try Birch Hollow, and a cool spot to go to is Coopers Rock. Clay Run is not far at all from Morgantown, and don't leave Clay Run without first paying a visit to Philip Mascioli Spring. This is such a fun river. Clay Run, Junction with Quarry Run to Cheat Lake road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V+ Length: 0.5 miles Average Gradient: 720 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.65499 Longitude: -79.8341 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.65719 Longitude: -79.84401 Paddler input for Clay Run, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Clay Run, West Virginia Local climate location: WAYNESBURG 19 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Lakeview Scanticon Golf Resort Spa & Conference Center, Morgantown 2 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, Wv, Morgantown 4 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 Motel - Morgantown, Morgantown 4 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, ...   All West Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in West Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Clay Run, West Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Clay Run, West Virginia. Find a whitewater outfitter in West Virginia Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. 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 Clay Run. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Clay Run.   Whitewater Near Clay Run: Cheat River, Preston/Monongalia County , 4 miles away, Class III - 10 miles long (Jenkinsburg Bridge to Cheat Lake) Deckers Creek, Monongalia County , 4 miles away, Class I-IV+(V+) - 5.8 miles long (Preston County line to West Virginia 7) Deckers Creek, Preston County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 1 miles long (Masontown to Preston County line) Bull Run, Preston County , 6 miles away, Class V+ - 2.8 miles long (Bull Run to Cheat River) Deckers Creek, Monongalia County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Rt. 7 to Monongahela) Big Sandy Creek, Preston County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.3 miles long (Rockville to Jenkinsburg Bridge) Sovern Run, Preston County , 9 miles away, Class IV - 0.8 miles long (Co. Road 14-3 to Rockville) Big Sandy Creek, Preston County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.8 miles long (Bruceton Mills to Rockville) Cheat River, Preston County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 10.5 miles long (Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge) Little Sandy Creek, Preston County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.35 miles long (Rt 26 to Big Sandy Creek)   Ski Areas Near Clay Run: Wisp, Maryland , 33 miles away, 610 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 42 miles away, 750 vertical feet Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 44 miles away, 180 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 45 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 45 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 46 miles away, 610 vertical feet The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 54 miles away, 940 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 67 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 87 miles away, 500 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 90 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Clay Run: Lakeview Scanticon Golf Resort Spa & Conference Center, Morgantown , 2 miles away Holiday Inn Express Morgantown, Wv, Morgantown , 4 miles away Super 8 Motel - Morgantown, Morgantown , 4 miles away Springhill Suites By Marriott Morgantown, Morgantown , 6 miles away Euro-Suites Hotel, Morgantown , 8 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Clay Run: Pinhill Campground, Hazelton, 15 miles away Chestnut Ridge Regional Park and Campground, Bruceton Mills, 15 miles away Sand Springs Camping Area Chestnut Ridge Regional Park, Bruceton Mills, 15 miles away   Trails Near Clay Run: Mile Trail, Fayette County , 15 miles away   Lakes Near Clay Run