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West Virginia whitewater - Morgan Run, Preston County
Preston
county,
Rt. 26 to Cheat River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III 1.6 miles
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Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in West Virginia tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The nature scenery of West Virginia and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Morgantown. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. This is a bit of a short stretch so you'll have to walk back to the |
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start over and over. 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. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you
| coming back for more. The Rt. 26 to Cheat River stretch of Morgan Run in Preston County is 1.6 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III section. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp.
Briefly about the general area:
An average amount of rain falls at Morgan Run; July is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month is February. High temperatures at Morgan Run during the summertime are in the 80's, and throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. Daytime highs through the | |
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winter are in the 30's while Morgan Run nighttime low temperatures during the winter are in the 10's.
Dunkard Bottom is an attention-grabbing location to have a look at while at Morgan Run.
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QUICK STATS
AW Class:
III
Length:
1.6
miles
Average Gradient: 238 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.45869
Longitude: -79.6982
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.44689
Longitude: -79.67871
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Paddler input for Morgan Run, West Virginia:
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Current weather conditions at Morgan Run, West Virginia
Local climate location: MORGANTOWN L AND D 8 miles away
         
RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
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Super 8 Motel - Morgantown, Morgantown
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18 miles away
The Super 8 Motel Morgantown, WV is conveniently located off Interstate 68, five miles from West Virginia University. Additional area attractions include Mountaineer Mall, the Monongalia Arts Center, ...
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Holiday Inn Express Morgantown, Wv, Morgantown
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18 miles away
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Hotel Morgantown. We are a 68 room hotel that features many amenities such as a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, indoor pool, spa and exercise facility al...
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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 Morgan Run. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Morgan Run. |
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Lick Run, Preston
County
, 2 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (CR 59 to Cheat River) |
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Pringle Run, Preston
County
, 2 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 0.5 miles long (Above Falls to Cheat River) |
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Cheat River, Preston
County
, 3 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Below Rowlesburg to above Albright Power Dam) |
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Green's Run, Preston
County
, 3 miles away, Class III - 2.2 miles long (CR 52 to Cheat River) |
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Saltlick Creek, Preston
County
, 3 miles away, Class III - 4 miles long (Amblersburg to Rowlesburg) |
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Cheat River, Preston
County
, 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 10.5 miles long (Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge) |
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Muddy Creek, Preston
County
, 5 miles away, Class IV - 2.5 miles long (West Virginia 26 to Cheat River) |
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Elsey Run, Preston
County
, 6 miles away, Class V+ - 3.4 miles long (from county road to Cheat River) |
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Daugherty Run, Preston
County
, 7 miles away, Class V - 6 miles long (Co. Road 3-12 to Cheat River) |
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Buffalo Creek, Preston
County
, 8 miles away, Class III - 4.9 miles long (West Virginia 72 to Macomber) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Morgan Run:
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Wisp, Maryland
, 23 miles away, 610 vertical feet |
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Timberline, West Virginia
, 30 miles away, 1000 vertical feet |
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Canaan Valley, West Virginia
, 30 miles away, 850 vertical feet |
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Seven Springs, Pennsylvania
, 41 miles away, 750 vertical feet |
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Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania
, 44 miles away, 610 vertical feet |
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The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 52 miles away, 940 vertical feet |
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Boyce Park, Pennsylvania
, 55 miles away, 180 vertical feet |
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Snowshoe, West Virginia
, 59 miles away, 1500 vertical feet |
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Bryce Resort, Virginia
, 72 miles away, 500 vertical feet |
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The Homestead, Virginia
, 80 miles away, 700 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Morgan Run:
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Lakeview Scanticon Golf Resort Spa & Conference Center, Morgantown
, 17 miles away |
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Super 8 Motel - Morgantown, Morgantown
, 18 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Morgantown, Wv, Morgantown
, 18 miles away |
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Springhill Suites By Marriott Morgantown, Morgantown
, 19 miles away |
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Ramada Inn, Morgantown
, 20 miles away |
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| | Trails Near Morgan Run:
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Shingle Tree Trail, Tucker County
, 18 miles away |
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Pheasant Mountain Trail, Tucker County
, 19 miles away |
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Shingle Tree Run Trail, Tucker County
, 19 miles away |
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South Haddix Trail, Tucker County
, 20 miles away |
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