West Virginia whitewater - Laurel Creek - Tygart Tributary, Barbour County
Barbour
county,
West Virginia 38 to Tygart River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS IV-V+ 5.8 miles
The West Virginia 38 to Tygart River stretch of Laurel Creek - Tygart Tributary in Barbour County is 5.8 miles long and has been rated as a class IV-V+ section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in West Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Morgantown, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then
no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The natural beauty of West Virginia and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. The campgrounds here at Laurel Creek - Tygart Tributary are pretty good. This stretch has has enough mileage,
you can easily run it on an afternoon. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. 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 rivers. This is the only paddling stretch along Laurel Creek - Tygart Tributary.
Briefly about the general area: Laurel Creek - Tygart Tributary is a wet place that gets a good deal of rain; the wettest month of the year is typically July, that's the one
that rains the most, and the driest of the months is February. At Laurel Creek - Tygart Tributary all through the warmest time of the year highs are in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 60's. Highs during the winter are frequently in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Laurel Creek - Tygart Tributary. Moats Hollow is a great place to stop at nearby.
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