West Virginia whitewater - Elsey Run, Preston County
Preston
county,
from county road to Cheat River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS V+ 3.4 miles
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
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
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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