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West Virginia whitewater - Elsey Run, Preston County
Preston
county,
from county road to Cheat River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS V+ 3.4 miles
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My Dad grew up here, he said They don't call it the Cheat River for nothing. Says Charles Elsey
This section of Elsey Run in West Virginia is 3.4 miles long and is a class V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The put-in is not too far from Morgantown, as you can see on the road map further down. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Elsey Run doesn't |
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have a lot of paddling sections, the from county road to Cheat River section is the only one. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. This is a short paddling stretch so no need to bring snacks.
| You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people.
Briefly about the general area:
The peaks of the Briery Mountains dominate the scenery of this region. Elsey Run gets a normal amount of annual rain; through the month of July you get the most rain around here; February is when it's the driest. At Elsey Run through the warmest time | |
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of the year highs are in the 80's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 60's. Daytime highs throughout the winter are in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Elsey Run.
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Elsey Run, from county road to Cheat River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
V+
Length:
3.4
miles
Average Gradient: 371 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.46666
Longitude: -79.58334
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.48722
Longitude: -79.63472
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Paddler input for Elsey Run, West Virginia:
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Current weather conditions at Elsey Run, West Virginia
Local climate location: MORGANTOWN L AND D 6 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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5 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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Wisp Resort, Mchenry
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17 miles away
For information on lodging/ski packages/golf packages, please call the Wisp directly at 800-462-9477. The Wisp Mountain Resort Hotel and Conference Center in beautiful Deep Creek Lake, Maryland, has...
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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 Elsey 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 Elsey Run. |
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Daugherty Run, Preston
County
, 2 miles away, Class V - 6 miles long (Co. Road 3-12 to Cheat River) |
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Saltlick Creek, Preston
County
, 3 miles away, Class III - 4 miles long (Amblersburg to Rowlesburg) |
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Green's Run, Preston
County
, 4 miles away, Class III - 2.2 miles long (CR 52 to Cheat River) |
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Muddy Creek, Preston
County
, 4 miles away, Class IV - 2.5 miles long (West Virginia 26 to Cheat River) |
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Muddy Creek, Preston
County
, 4 miles away, Class II-III - 11.5 miles long (Orr to Route 26) |
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Cheat River, Preston
County
, 5 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Below Rowlesburg to above Albright Power Dam) |
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Morgan Run, Preston
County
, 6 miles away, Class III - 1.6 miles long (Rt. 26 to Cheat River) |
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Lick Run, Preston
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (CR 59 to Cheat River) |
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Pringle Run, Preston
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 0.5 miles long (Above Falls to Cheat River) |
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Cheat River, Preston
County
, 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 10.5 miles long (Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Elsey Run:
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Wisp, Maryland
, 18 miles away, 610 vertical feet |
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Timberline, West Virginia
, 27 miles away, 1000 vertical feet |
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Canaan Valley, West Virginia
, 28 miles away, 850 vertical feet |
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Seven Springs, Pennsylvania
, 36 miles away, 750 vertical feet |
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Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania
, 39 miles away, 610 vertical feet |
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The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 48 miles away, 940 vertical feet |
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Boyce Park, Pennsylvania
, 54 miles away, 180 vertical feet |
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Snowshoe, West Virginia
, 62 miles away, 1500 vertical feet |
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Bryce Resort, Virginia
, 68 miles away, 500 vertical feet |
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Massanutten, Virginia
, 82 miles away, 1100 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Elsey Run:
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Heldreth Motel, Kingwood
, 5 miles away |
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Wisp Resort, Mchenry
, 17 miles away |
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Lakeview Scanticon Golf Resort Spa & Conference Center, Morgantown
, 20 miles away |
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Canaan Valley Resort and Conf Ctr, Davis
, 21 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Morgantown, Wv, Morgantown
, 22 miles away |
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