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 nature scenery of West Virginia and the water flowing gracefully down Horseshoe Run will make you feel great. The Shafer to Bridge above St. George section of Horseshoe Run in West Virginia is 9 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-III section. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Morgantown, as you can see on the road map further down. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. On this section     you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Horseshoe Run doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Shafer to Bridge above St. George section is the only one. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Briefly about the general area: All the water falling down from the sky makes Horseshoe Run a wet site; July is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest month is February. Summertime at Horseshoe Run comes with high temperatures in the 80's with overnight lows in the 50's. The wintertime   comes with highs in the 30's, and during the dark hours in the winter at Horseshoe Run temperatures fall to the 10's. The Canyon Rim Trail offers hiking at its best. 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 Paddler input for Horseshoe Run, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Horseshoe Run, West Virginia 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,... 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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 Horseshoe Run. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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: Canaan Valley Resort and Conf Ctr, Davis , 11 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ELKINS, Elkins , 21 miles away Elkins-Days Inn, Elkins , 22 miles away Elkins Super 8 Motel, Elkins , 24 miles away Wisp Resort, Mchenry , 26 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Horseshoe Run: Five River Campgrounds, Parsons, 7 miles away Cannon Hill Campground, Rowlesburg, 9 miles away Blackwater Lodge, Davis, 10 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