West Virginia whitewater - Muddy Creek, Preston County
Preston
county,
Orr to Route 26 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III 11.5 miles
The average West Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The nature scenery of Preston County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. The campgrounds here at Muddy Creek are pretty good. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. The starting location is a short drive from Morgantown, if you're not familiar with the
area there's a road map further down the page. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The Orr to Route 26 section of Muddy Creek in West Virginia is 11.5 miles long and is a class II-III section
of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car.
Briefly about the general area: Muddy Creek is a good location of normal precipitation; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily July, that's the one that rains the most, and February meanwhile is the driest month. Summertime highs at Muddy Creek
mostly tend to be in the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 60's. Highs during the winter are typically in the 30's while Muddy Creek night low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 20's.
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