West Virginia whitewater - Muddy Creek, Preston County

Preston county, West Virginia 26 to Cheat River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV     2.5 miles
  The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in West Virginia are often more forgiving than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The wonderful West Virginia scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Morgantown, as you can see on the road map further down. This
    section is quite short so better bring some good walking shoes. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. There's camping available near Muddy Creek. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. This
section of Muddy Creek is 2.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV section.

Briefly about the general area:
The yearly rainfall here at Muddy Creek is about average; July is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest of the months is February.
The warmest time of the year at Muddy Creek comes with high temperatures in the 80's, and the night is a tad cooler of course, regularly in the 60's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 30's, and nighttime lows through the wintertime for Muddy Creek tend to be in the 10's.
 

Muddy Creek, West Virginia 26 to Cheat River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV
Length: 2.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.54999
Longitude: -79.63334

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.51666
Longitude: -79.65001

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Current weather conditions at Muddy Creek, West Virginia
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Local climate location: MORGANTOWN L AND D 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Heldreth Motel, Kingwood
5 miles away
The Heldreth Motel Kingwood, a Magnuson Hotels affiliate, is located just 3 miles from the US Army Training Camp Dawson, 30 minutes from West Virginia University at Morgantown, and the Federal Bureau ...

Lakeview Scanticon Golf Resort Spa & Conference Center, Morgantown
17 miles away
Find a retreat from your daily routine at the Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa which overlooks Cheat Lake in Morgantown, West Virginia. Beautifully appointed guest rooms create an air of peaceful relaxation...

Holiday Inn Express Morgantown, Wv, Morgantown
19 miles away
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Hotel Morgantown. We are a 68 room hotel that features many amenities such as a complimentary continental breakfast, indoor pool, spa and exercise facility along wi...



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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 Muddy Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Muddy Creek.
 Whitewater Near Muddy Creek:
Green's Run, Preston County , 2 miles away, Class III - 2.2 miles long (CR 52 to Cheat River)
Muddy Creek, Preston County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 11.5 miles long (Orr to Route 26)
Elsey Run, Preston County , 4 miles away, Class V+ - 3.4 miles long (from county road to Cheat River)
Cheat River, Preston County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 10.5 miles long (Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge)
Daugherty Run, Preston County , 5 miles away, Class V - 6 miles long (Co. Road 3-12 to Cheat River)
Saltlick Creek, Preston County , 5 miles away, Class III - 4 miles long (Amblersburg to Rowlesburg)
Morgan Run, Preston County , 5 miles away, Class III - 1.6 miles long (Rt. 26 to Cheat River)
Big Sandy Creek, Preston County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.8 miles long (Bruceton Mills to Rockville)
Little Sandy Creek, Preston County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.35 miles long (Rt 26 to Big Sandy Creek)
Beaver Creek, Preston County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.1 miles long (CR 11/1 to confluence with Little Sandy Creek)
 Ski Areas Near Muddy Creek:
Wisp, Maryland , 19 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 31 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 32 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 35 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 39 miles away, 610 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 47 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 51 miles away, 180 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 64 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 72 miles away, 500 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 85 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Muddy Creek:
Heldreth Motel, Kingwood , 5 miles away
Lakeview Scanticon Golf Resort Spa & Conference Center, Morgantown , 17 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Morgantown, Wv, Morgantown , 19 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Morgantown, Morgantown , 19 miles away
Wisp Resort, Mchenry , 19 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Muddy Creek:
Albright Campground, Albright, 1 miles away
Pinhill Campground, Hazelton, 6 miles away
Chestnut Ridge Regional Park and Campground, Bruceton Mills, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Muddy Creek:
Mile Trail, Fayette County , 17 miles away
 Lakes Near Muddy Creek

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