West Virginia whitewater - Little Sandy Creek, Preston County Preston county, Rt 26 to Big Sandy Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     5.35 miles   The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The beautiful scenery of West Virginia and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. If you're coming from Morgantown it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This section of Little Sandy Creek in Preston County is 5.35 miles     long and it is classified as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The campgrounds here at Little Sandy Creek are pretty good. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Rt 26 to Big Sandy Creek section is one of them. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip. Briefly about the general area: At Little Sandy Creek all through the warm days of summer highs are in the 80's. All through   the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 60's. During the wintertime the highs are frequently in the 30's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at Little Sandy Creek temperatures descend to the 10's. An average amount of rainfall falls at Little Sandy Creek; the wettest month of the year is regularly July, that's the one that rains the most while February is frequently the driest month. Little Sandy Creek, Rt 26 to Big Sandy Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 5.35 miles Average Gradient: 31 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.63134 Longitude: -79.64605 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.62741 Longitude: -79.69867 Paddler input for Little Sandy Creek, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Little Sandy Creek, West Virginia Local climate location: MORGANTOWN L AND D 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa, Morgantown 13 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... Holiday Inn Express MORGANTOWN, Morgantown 16 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...   All West Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in West Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Little Sandy Creek, West Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Little Sandy Creek, 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 Little Sandy Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Little Sandy Creek.   Whitewater Near Little Sandy Creek: Big Sandy Creek, Preston County , 1 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.8 miles long (Bruceton Mills to Rockville) Sovern Run, Preston County , 2 miles away, Class IV - 0.8 miles long (Co. Road 14-3 to Rockville) Big Sandy Creek, Preston WV / Fayette/PA County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Pennsylvania-West Virginia State Line to Bruceton Mills) Big Sandy Creek, Preston County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.3 miles long (Rockville to Jenkinsburg Bridge) Cheat River, Preston County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 10.5 miles long (Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge) Beaver Creek, Preston County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.1 miles long (CR 11/1 to confluence with Little Sandy Creek) Little Sandy Creek, Preston County , 5 miles away, Class II - 9.3 miles long (Rt. 68 to Route 26) Muddy Creek, Preston County , 6 miles away, Class IV - 2.5 miles long (West Virginia 26 to Cheat River) Bull Run, Preston County , 7 miles away, Class V+ - 2.8 miles long (Bull Run to Cheat River) Green's Run, Preston County , 7 miles away, Class III - 2.2 miles long (CR 52 to Cheat River)   Ski Areas Near Little Sandy Creek: Wisp, Maryland , 22 miles away, 700 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 33 miles away, 754 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 37 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 37 miles away, 610 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 37 miles away, 850 vertical feet The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 45 miles away, 940 vertical feet Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 45 miles away, 180 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 68 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 76 miles away, 500 vertical feet Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 85 miles away, 1072 vertical feet   Hotels Near Little Sandy Creek: Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa, Morgantown , 13 miles away Fairfield Inn Uniontown, Uniontown , 16 miles away Holiday Inn Express MORGANTOWN, Morgantown , 16 miles away Super 8 Morgantown, Morgantown , 16 miles away Super 8 Uniontown PA, Uniontown , 16 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Little Sandy Creek: Pinhill Campground, Hazelton, 3 miles away Pine Hill Campground, Bruceton Mills, 4 miles away Chestnut Ridge Regional Park and Campground, Bruceton Mills, 4 miles away   Trails Near Little Sandy Creek: Mile Trail, Fayette County , 12 miles away Great Gorge Trail, Fayette County , 17 miles away