West Virginia whitewater - Lunice Creek - North Fork, Grant County

Grant county, Confluence of Shell Run to confluence of North Fork and South Fork section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     6 miles
  The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. 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. The natural beauty of Grant County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Confluence of Shell Run to confluence
    of North Fork and South Fork section is one of them. The Confluence of Shell Run to confluence of North Fork and South Fork stretch of Lunice Creek - North Fork in West Virginia is 6 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-III section of whitewater. Getting
a good workout and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. On this section you do get some distance, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. The campgrounds here at Lunice Creek - North Fork are pretty good.

Briefly about the general area:
Lunice Creek - North Fork is a reasonably wet place ordinarily with much rain; July is when you get the most rain here while February is the month with the least amount of
 
precipitation. Through the summer here at Lunice Creek - North Fork, high temperatures generally get into the 70's with night lows in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's with temperatures at Lunice Creek - North Fork dipping down into the 10's throughout winter nights.
Lunice Creek - North Fork is close to Opossum Hollow which is beyond doubt worth taking a look at.

Lunice Creek - North Fork, Confluence of Shell Run to confluence of North Fork and South Fork road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 6 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.1249
Longitude: -79.18081

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.06806
Longitude: -79.12391

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Local climate location: BAYARD 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Lunice Creek - North Fork.
 Whitewater Near Lunice Creek - North Fork:
Lunice Creek, Grant County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 7.3 miles long (West Virginia 42 to US220)
Patterson Creek - North Fork, Grant County , 6 miles away, Class I-III - 8.2 miles long (Scherr to Dam)
Potomac River - South Branch, Grant/ Hardy County , 8 miles away, Class I-II - 18.8 miles long (US 220 South of Petersburg to US 220 North of Moorefield)
Potomac River - South Branch, Grant County , 9 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 16 miles long (Big Bend Campground to US220)
Stony River, Grant County , 11 miles away, Class III+ - 7.6 miles long (Vepco Dam to Route 50)
Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch, Hardy County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 12.2 miles long (Confluence of Shooks Run to Confluence of South Branch)
Stony River, Grant County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.7 miles long (Route 50 to North Branch of Potomac River)
Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch, Pendelton/Grant County , 13 miles away, Class I-III - 9.6 miles long (Seneca Rocks to Head of Hopeville Canyon)
Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch, Hardy County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 12.2 miles long (Milam bridge to confluence of Shooks Run)
Abram Creek, Mineral/Grant County , 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 8.7 miles long (US 50 to confluence of North Branch of Potomac River)
 Ski Areas Near Lunice Creek - North Fork:
Timberline, West Virginia , 17 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 20 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 29 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 31 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 46 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 51 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 52 miles away, 610 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 57 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 65 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 68 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Lunice Creek - North Fork:
Fort Hill Motel, Petersburg , 5 miles away
Park Motel, Petersburg , 6 miles away
Smoke Hole Motel & Log Cabins, Petersburg , 6 miles away
Hermitage Motor Inn, Petersburg , 6 miles away
K & J Motel, Petersburg , 6 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Lunice Creek - North Fork:
Red Creek Campground, Tucker County, 12 miles away
Smoke Hole Campground, Pendleton County, 16 miles away
 Trails Near Lunice Creek - North Fork:
North Fork Mountain Trail, Grant County , 9 miles away
Loop Trail, Grant County , 13 miles away
Redman Trail, Grant County , 13 miles away
Blackbird Knob Trail, Tucker County , 14 miles away
South Branch Trail, Pendleton County , 16 miles away
 National Parks Near Lunice Creek - North Fork:
Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 54 miles away

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