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
  This stretch of Green's Run is 2.2 miles long and it is classified as a class III section by American Whitewater. The average West Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The put-in is not too far from Morgantown, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good spots for that
    around here. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. There's camping available near Green's Run. This stretch is short so better bring some good walking shoes. There are no other sections to paddle along Green's Run than the CR 52 to
Cheat River section. The beautiful scenery of Preston County and the water flowing gracefully down Green's Run are reasons enough to come here and paddle.

Briefly about the general area:
High temperatures at Green's Run during the summertime months are in the 80's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 60's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's; winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Green's Run. A typical amount of rain falls here at Green's Run; July is when you get the most rain here; February is when it's the driest.
 

Green's Run, CR 52 to Cheat River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III
Length: 2.2 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.48611
Longitude: -79.66667

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.51179
Longitude: -79.65191

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Current weather conditions at Green's Run, West Virginia
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Local climate location: MORGANTOWN L AND D 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Lakeview Scanticon Golf Resort Spa & Conference Center, Morgantown
17 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
18 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
18 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, ...



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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 Green's Run. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Green's Run.
 Whitewater Near Green's Run:
Muddy Creek, Preston County , 2 miles away, Class IV - 2.5 miles long (West Virginia 26 to Cheat River)
Saltlick Creek, Preston County , 3 miles away, Class III - 4 miles long (Amblersburg to Rowlesburg)
Morgan Run, Preston County , 3 miles away, Class III - 1.6 miles long (Rt. 26 to Cheat River)
Cheat River, Preston County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 10.5 miles long (Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge)
Elsey Run, Preston County , 4 miles away, Class V+ - 3.4 miles long (from county road to Cheat River)
Cheat River, Preston County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Below Rowlesburg to above Albright Power Dam)
Lick Run, Preston County , 5 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (CR 59 to Cheat River)
Pringle Run, Preston County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 0.5 miles long (Above Falls to Cheat River)
Daugherty Run, Preston County , 5 miles away, Class V - 6 miles long (Co. Road 3-12 to Cheat River)
Muddy Creek, Preston County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 11.5 miles long (Orr to Route 26)
 Ski Areas Near Green's Run:
Wisp, Maryland , 21 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 30 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 31 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 37 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 41 miles away, 610 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 49 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 52 miles away, 180 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 62 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 72 miles away, 500 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 83 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Green's Run:
Lakeview Scanticon Golf Resort Spa & Conference Center, Morgantown , 17 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Morgantown, Wv, Morgantown , 18 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Morgantown, Morgantown , 18 miles away
Springhill Suites By Marriott Morgantown, Morgantown , 19 miles away
Wisp Resort, Mchenry , 20 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Green's Run:
Albright Campground, Albright, 3 miles away
Pine Hill Campground, Bruceton Mills, 7 miles away
Pinhill Campground, Hazelton, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Green's Run:
Mile Trail, Fayette County , 19 miles away

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