West Virginia whitewater - Laurel Run, Preston County Preston county, CR 2 bridge to confluence of Big Sandy Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III(IV)     5.2 miles   The beautiful scenery of West Virginia and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This stretch of Laurel Run in West Virginia is 5.2 miles long and is a class II-III(IV) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. There are no other stretches to paddle along Laurel Run than the CR 2 bridge to confluence of Big Sandy Creek stretch. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The average West Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier     to master than those in other states, so better not forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Briefly about the general area: During the warm months, highs frequently are in the 80's at Laurel Run. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's with temperatures at Laurel Run dipping down into the 20's through winter nights. A normal amount of rainfall falls here at Laurel Run; July is the wettest month with most rain while February is mostly the driest month.   QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III(IV) Length: 5.2 miles Average Gradient: 35 fpm    Paddler input for Laurel Run, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Laurel Run, West Virginia Local climate location: MORGANTOWN FAA AP 14 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa, Morgantown 16 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... Fairfield Inn Uniontown, Uniontown 16 miles away Located at the base of the Laurel Mountain range, in the heart of the Laurel Highlands, this Fairfield Inn by Marriott offers all the business and leisure traveler are seeking. We are located near Adv... Super 8 Uniontown PA, Uniontown 17 miles away The Super 8 of Uniontown was newly built summer 2002. They are near Country Stroll Antiques, Penn State Fayette Campus, Laurel Caverns and Uniontown Hospital. They offer Super Start Plus Breakfast...   All West Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in West Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Laurel Run, West Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Laurel Run, West Virginia. Find a whitewater outfitter in West Virginia Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. 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 Laurel Run. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Laurel Run.   Ski Areas Near Laurel Run: Wisp, Maryland , 19 miles away, 700 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 30 miles away, 754 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 34 miles away, 610 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 36 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 36 miles away, 850 vertical feet The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 42 miles away, 940 vertical feet Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 45 miles away, 180 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 70 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 74 miles away, 500 vertical feet Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 82 miles away, 1072 vertical feet   Hotels Near Laurel Run: Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa, Morgantown , 16 miles away Fairfield Inn Uniontown, Uniontown , 16 miles away Super 8 Uniontown PA, Uniontown , 17 miles away Holiday Inn UNIONTOWN, Uniontown , 17 miles away Hampton Inn Uniontown, Uniontown , 17 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Laurel Run: Pinhill Campground, Hazelton, 0 miles away Chestnut Ridge Regional Park and Campground, Bruceton Mills, 1 miles away Sand Springs Camping Area Chestnut Ridge Regional Park, Bruceton Mills, 1 miles away   Trails Near Laurel Run: Mile Trail, Fayette County , 12 miles away Great Gorge Trail, Fayette County , 15 miles away