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 don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your camping stuff. The scenic beauty of Randolph County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This stretch of Middle Fork in Randolph County is 12.4 miles long and has
been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. Not
too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too.
Briefly about the general area: Middle Fork sees pretty high levels of rainfall; July is when you get the most rain here, and October is when it's the driest. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Middle Fork, and during the night it cools down to the 50's. High temperatures all through the wintertime are normally in the 30's, and night lows at Middle Fork all through the wintertime ordinarily plunge into the 10's.
15 miles away
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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)