West Virginia whitewater - Middle Fork, Randolph County
Randolph
county,
Adolph to confluence with Long Run section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III 12.4 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 you'd better keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The scenic beauty of Randolph County and the cool fresh water beats anything. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back
for more. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The Adolph to confluence with Long Run section of Middle Fork in Randolph County is 12.4 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. There are a few other stretches
in this river system that can be paddled as well. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so pack your camping stuff. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of spots for that.
Briefly about the general area: Middle Fork is a relatively wet place typically with much rain; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain; October meanwhile is the driest month. At Middle Fork through the warm days of summer highs are in the 80's. Through the dark hours
of summer temperatures plunge down into the 50's. Through the wintertime highs are mostly in the 30's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at Middle Fork temperatures fall to the 10's.
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These outdoors activities are available near Middle Fork.
Mill Creek - Tygart Valley River Tributary, Randolph
County
, 7 miles away, Class II-III - 7.1 miles long (Kumbrabow State Forest to Mill Creek)
Buckhannon River - Left Fork, Upshur/ Randolph
County
, 8 miles away, Class II-III - 8.9 miles long (Star to Alexander)
Tygart Valley River, Randolph
County
, 9 miles away, Class I-II - 9.7 miles long (confluence of Elkwater Fork to Huttonsville)
Roaring Creek - Tygart Valley River Tributary, Randolph
County
, 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Coalton to confluence of Tygart Valley River above Norton)
Buckhannon River, Upshur
County
, 10 miles away, Class I-III - 9.4 miles long (Alexander to Tenmile)
Buckhannon River, Upshur
County
, 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.7 miles long (Tenmile to Sago)
Sand Run, Upshur
County
, 11 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 6.4 miles long (Confluence of Beech Run to confluence of Buckhannon River)
Buckhannon River - Left Fork of Right Fork, Upshur/ Randolph
County
, 12 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Helvetia to Newlonton)
Buckhannon - Right Fork, Upshur/ Randolph
County
, 12 miles away, Class II-III+ - 13.7 miles long (Pickens to Alexander)
Middle Fork, Barbour/Randolph
County
, 12 miles away, Class I-III - 5 miles long (Confluence of Laurel Fork to Audra State Park)