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.
 

Middle Fork, Adolph to confluence with Long Run road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 12.4 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.74583
Longitude: -80.04639

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.86944
Longitude: -80.08334

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Current weather conditions at Middle Fork, West Virginia
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Local climate location: BUCKHANNON 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Super 8 Elkins, Elkins
15 miles away
The Super 8 is located off of Route 219 in Elkins, WV and is approximately three miles from Randolph County Airport. Local attractions include Monongahela National Forest, approximately five miles awa...

Hampton Inn Buckhannon, Buckhannon
15 miles away
The Hampton Inn Buckhannon hotel is located in the foothills of the majestic Allegheny Mountains two miles east of downtown Buckhannon West Virginia. Our hotel is three miles south of West Virginia W...

Days Inn and Suites Elkins, Elkins
16 miles away
The Elkins Days Inn & Suites, an award winning, SMOKE FREE facility, offers superior and affordable accommodations with clean, comfortable rooms and quality service. We offer Honeymoon Suites, Kitche...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Middle Fork.
 Whitewater 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)
 Ski Areas Near Middle Fork:
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 22 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 45 miles away, 850 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 47 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 48 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 63 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 84 miles away, 754 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 87 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 90 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 91 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 92 miles away, 180 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Middle Fork:
Super 8 Elkins, Elkins , 15 miles away
Hampton Inn Buckhannon, Buckhannon , 15 miles away
Days Inn and Suites Elkins, Elkins , 16 miles away
Hampton Inn Elkins, Elkins , 16 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ELKINS, Elkins , 16 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Middle Fork:
Tygart Valley Campground, Huttonsville, 10 miles away
Pioneer Campground, French Creek, 14 miles away
Audra State Park, Buckhannon, 15 miles away
 Trails Near Middle Fork:
Raven Rocks Trail, Randolph County , 8 miles away
Rich Mountain Trail, Randolph County , 9 miles away
Mill Ridge Trail, Randolph County , 9 miles away
Clay Run Trail, Randolph County , 9 miles away
Whitman Trail, Randolph County , 10 miles away

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