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 beautiful scenery of Preston County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. This stretch of Little Sandy Creek is 5.35 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. There's camping available near Little Sandy Creek. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in West Virginia are often more forgiving than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many     runs in this state are very easy. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, you can easily run it on an afternoon. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. The starting point is not too far from Morgantown, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. 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 Rt 26 to Big Sandy Creek stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. Briefly about the general area: A typical amount of rain falls here at Little Sandy Creek; the wettest month of the year is usually July, that's the one that rains the most, and February is when it's the driest.   For the duration of the summer months at Little Sandy Creek temperatures are generally in the 80's, and during the night it cools down to the 60's. Highs during the wintertime are generally in the 30's, and after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Little Sandy Creek dip into the 10's. 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. Heldreth Motel, Kingwood 9 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 ... Lakeview Scanticon Golf Resort Spa & Conference Center, 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 By Marriott Uniontown, Uniontown 16 miles away weLocated at the base of the Laurel Mountain range, in the heart of the Laurel Highlands, this award winning Fairfield Inn by Marriott offers all the business and leisure traveler is seeking. Complete...   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, 610 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 33 miles away, 750 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: Heldreth Motel, Kingwood , 9 miles away Lakeview Scanticon Golf Resort Spa & Conference Center, Morgantown , 13 miles away Fairfield Inn By Marriott Uniontown, Uniontown , 16 miles away Holiday Inn Express Morgantown, Wv, Morgantown , 16 miles away Super 8 Motel - Morgantown, Morgantown , 16 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Little Sandy Creek: Pinhill Campground, Hazelton, 3 miles away Chestnut Ridge Regional Park and Campground, Bruceton Mills, 4 miles away Sand Springs Camping Area Chestnut Ridge Regional Park, 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   Lakes Near Little Sandy Creek