West Virginia whitewater - Green's Run, Preston County
Preston
county,
CR 52 to Cheat River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III 2.2 miles
The starting point is not too far from Morgantown, as you can see on the road map further down. The natural beauty of Preston County and the cool fresh water have people coming here. The average West Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. This is the only paddling section along Green's Run. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do
book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This stretch of Green's Run in Preston County is 2.2 miles long and it is classified as a class III section by American Whitewater. The campgrounds here at Green's Run are pretty good. This is a short paddling
stretch so no need to bring snacks. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places.
Briefly about the general area: Through the summertime at Green's Run temperatures are usually in the 80's, and the nighttime is fairly chillier of course, ordinarily in the 60's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 30's; after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Green's Run plunge into the 10's. The amount of precipitation that falls
at Green's Run is close to the national average; July is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month of the year is February.
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