West Virginia whitewater - Horseshoe Run, Tucker County

Tucker county, Shafer to Bridge above St. George section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     9 miles
  The put-in location is a short drive from Morgantown, as you can see on the road map further down. The nature scenery of Tucker County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. The campgrounds here at Horseshoe Run are pretty good. This section of Horseshoe Run in Tucker County is 9 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-III section of whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in West Virginia are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind
    that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. Horseshoe Run doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Shafer to Bridge above St. George section is the only one. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. Whether you're
whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. This is a pretty decent length section, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.

Briefly about the general area:
The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Horseshoe Run, and all through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's, and through the dark hours in the
 
wintertime at Horseshoe Run temperatures dip to the 10's. Horseshoe Run is a reasonably wet place frequently with much precipitation; July is the wettest month with most rain, and February is when it's the driest.
There's pleasant hiking along the Canyon Rim Trail.

Horseshoe Run, Shafer to Bridge above St. George road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 9 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.21939
Longitude: -79.5673

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.1548
Longitude: -79.65941

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Current weather conditions at Horseshoe Run, West Virginia
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Local climate location: BELINGTON 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Canaan Valley Resort and Conf Ctr, Davis
11 miles away
Canaan Valley Resort and Conference Center is four-season resort offering ski, snowboarding, tubing, cross-country skiing and ice-skating in the winter and golf, geocaching, Eurogbunge, climbing wall,...

Heldreth Motel, Kingwood
16 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 ...

Econo Lodge Elkins, Elkins
21 miles away
Pet accommodation: 10.00 per stay, per pet up to 2 pets....



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Morgantown, West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Horseshoe Run. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Horseshoe Run.
 Whitewater Near Horseshoe Run:
Blackwater River, Tucker County , 6 miles away, Class III-V - 7 miles long (North Fork Confluence to Hendricks)
Cheat River - Black Fork, Tucker County , 6 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Confluence of Blackwater River and Dry Fork at Hendricks to confluence of Shavers Fork)
Blackwater River - North Fork, Tucker County , 8 miles away, Class V+ - 3.9 miles long (Rt. 219 to confluence with Blackwater River)
Otter Creek, Tucker County , 8 miles away, Class IV - 2.6 miles long (Big Springs Gap to Cheat River)
Red Run, Tucker County , 8 miles away, Class V+ - 4 miles long (Ford at FS 13 road to confluence of Dry Fork)
Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph/ Tucker County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Jenningston to Hendricks)
Blackwater River, Tucker County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2.4 miles long (Blackwater Falls to North Fork Confluence)
Buffalo Creek, Preston County , 9 miles away, Class III - 4.9 miles long (West Virginia 72 to Macomber)
Roaring Creek, Preston County , 9 miles away, Class IV - 6.1 miles long (County Road 3-12 to Cheat River)
Cheat River - Shavers Fork, Randolph Tucker County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 15.9 miles long (Bridge crossing Shavers Fork Close to Little Black Fork to Parsons)
 Ski Areas Near Horseshoe Run:
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 16 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 17 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 26 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 49 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 50 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 53 miles away, 610 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 61 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 62 miles away, 500 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 68 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 69 miles away, 180 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Horseshoe Run:
Tucker Country Inn, Parsons , 7 miles away
Pendletonheim Efficiency, Parsons , 7 miles away
Alpine Lodge, Davis , 10 miles away
Canaan Village Inn, Davis , 10 miles away
Highlander Village Inn, Davis , 10 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Horseshoe Run:
Cannon Hill Campground, Rowlesburg, 9 miles away
Blackwater Lodge, Davis, 10 miles away
Alpine Shores Campground, Bowden, 16 miles away
 Trails Near Horseshoe Run:
Canyon Rim Trail, Tucker County , 5 miles away
Flat Rock Trail, Tucker County , 5 miles away
Limerock Trail, Tucker County , 6 miles away
Boundary Trail, Tucker County , 6 miles away
Bennet Rock Trail, Tucker County , 7 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Horseshoe Run:
Golf Holly Meadows Golf Course, Parsons , 7 miles away

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