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West Virginia whitewater - Deckers Creek, Monongalia County
Monongalia
county,
Rt. 7 to Monongahela section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-III 6 miles
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The put-in is not too far from Morgantown, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The nature scenery of West Virginia and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. The Rt. 7 to Monongahela section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. This stretch of Deckers Creek is 6 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. No shortage of good hotels, but you'd |
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better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers.
| Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip.
Briefly about the general area:
All through the long summer days, highs generally are in the 80's at Deckers Creek. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are usually in the 30's; overnight lows at Deckers Creek during the wintertime commonly sink into the 10's.
Deckers Creek gets a common amount of rainfall; July is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest month is February. | |
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Deckers Creek, Rt. 7 to Monongahela road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
II-III
Length:
6
miles
Average Gradient: 27 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.6076
Longitude: -79.89321
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.6282
Longitude: -79.961
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Paddler input for Deckers Creek, West Virginia:
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Current weather conditions at Deckers Creek, West Virginia
Local climate location: WAYNESBURG 12 miles away
       
RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
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SpringHill Suites Morgantown, Morgantown
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Please use 1931 Earl L. Core Road, Morgantown, WV 26505 for GPS and mapping systems. Situated along the Monongahela River with spectacular mountain views, Morgantown, West Virginia is an award-winni...
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Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown
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2 miles away
The Waterfront Place Hotel in Morgantown, formerly Radisson, is the perfect choice for your upcoming conference, social event, or well deserved vacation. Our scenic location along the Monongahela Rive...
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Euro-Suites Hotel, Morgantown
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2 miles away
With 5 guest room floors this all suite hotel has three meeting rooms and a lounge. Located within Walking distance to WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital and The WVU Football Stadium. Two-room suites feature ...
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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 Deckers Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| | Whitewater Near Deckers Creek:
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Deckers Creek, Monongalia
County
, 5 miles away, Class I-IV+(V+) - 5.8 miles long (Preston County line to West Virginia 7) |
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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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Deckers Creek, Preston
County
, 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 1 miles long (Masontown to Preston County line) |
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Whiteday Creek, Taylor Monongalia Marion
County
, 9 miles away, Class I-III - 10.7 miles long (Confluence of Cherry Run to Monongahela River) |
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Cheat River, Preston/Monongalia
County
, 9 miles away, Class III - 10 miles long (Jenkinsburg Bridge to Cheat Lake) |
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Bull Run, Preston
County
, 11 miles away, Class V+ - 2.8 miles long (Bull Run to Cheat River) |
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Three Fork Creek, Preston/ Taylor
County
, 12 miles away, Class I-IV - 12 miles long (Close to West Virginia 92 to Thornton) |
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Big Sandy Creek, Preston
County
, 14 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.3 miles long (Rockville to Jenkinsburg Bridge) |
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Sovern Run, Preston
County
, 15 miles away, Class IV - 0.8 miles long (Co. Road 14-3 to Rockville) |
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Cheat River, Preston
County
, 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 10.5 miles long (Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Deckers Creek:
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Wisp, Maryland
, 39 miles away, 700 vertical feet |
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Boyce Park, Pennsylvania
, 47 miles away, 180 vertical feet |
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Canaan Valley, West Virginia
, 47 miles away, 850 vertical feet |
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Timberline, West Virginia
, 48 miles away, 1000 vertical feet |
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Seven Springs, Pennsylvania
, 48 miles away, 754 vertical feet |
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Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania
, 52 miles away, 610 vertical feet |
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The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 60 miles away, 940 vertical feet |
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Snowshoe, West Virginia
, 64 miles away, 1500 vertical feet |
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The Homestead, Virginia
, 88 miles away, 700 vertical feet |
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Bryce Resort, Virginia
, 91 miles away, 500 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Deckers Creek:
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SpringHill Suites Morgantown, Morgantown
, 0 miles away |
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Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown
, 2 miles away |
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Euro-Suites Hotel, Morgantown
, 2 miles away |
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Clarion Hotel Morgan, Morgantown
, 2 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Morgantown, Morgantown
, 3 miles away |
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