West Virginia whitewater - North River, Hardy/ Hampshire County Hardy/ Hampshire county, Grassy Lick Run to Rio at West Virginia 29 bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     4.5 miles   This section of North River in West Virginia is 4.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-IV section. The put-in is not too far from Winchester, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The nature scenery of West Virginia and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem     but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. The Grassy Lick Run to Rio at West Virginia 29 bridge stretch is the only paddling stretch along North River. The campgrounds here at North River are pretty good. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. Briefly about the general area: North River gets a normal amount of precipitation; the wettest month of the year is commonly July, that's the one that rains the most while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. North River is right by the Squirrel Gap Trail. For the period of the summertime months at North River highs   are typically in the 80's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. For the duration of the wintertime this place gets highs in the 30's; after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at North River dip into the 10's. North River, Grassy Lick Run to Rio at West Virginia 29 bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV Length: 4.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.1486 Longitude: -78.71891 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.13779 Longitude: -78.66201 Paddler input for North River, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at North River, West Virginia Local climate location: ROMNEY 16 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Comfort Inn Woodstock, Woodstock 19 miles away Suites with whirlpool, sofabed, microwave and refrigerator available. Interior corridor, outdoor pool, meeting rooms, guest laundry and fitness center. Located in historic Shenandoah Valley right of... Holiday Inn Express WOODSTOCK-SHENANDOAH VALLEY, Woodstock 19 miles away Holiday Inn Express Woodstock, Virginia is conveniently located right off I-81 (Exit 283) in the heart of the magnificent Shenandoah Valley. Our Hotel opened in 2007 and was a recipient of the 2007 Re... Budget Host Inn Woodstock, Woodstock 19 miles away Whether shopping for antiques, sampling wines produced from the Shenandoah Vineyards, exploring the history of the Civil War, winding through the passageways of the Shenandoah and Luray Caverns, or ab...   All West Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in West Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on North River, West Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on North River, West Virginia. Find a whitewater outfitter in West Virginia Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Winchester, Virginia-West Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Winchester, Virginia-West Virginia, the metro area neareast to North River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near North River.   Whitewater Near North River: Lost River, Hardy County , 6 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 6 miles long (West Virginia 55/259 to West Virginia 259) Trout Run, Hardy County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 7 miles long (Halfmoon Trail to West Virginia 55/259 bridge) Lost River, Hampshire County , 8 miles away, Class I-II - 15 miles long (Lost River to West Virginia 55/259) Waites Run, Hardy County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.8 miles long (Wilson Cove to West Virginia 55) Tearcoat Creek, Hampshire County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 3.9 miles long (US 50 Close to Pleasantdale to confluence of North River) Potomac River - South Branch, Hardy/ Hampshire County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 11 miles long (US 220 Bridge north of Moorefield to Harmison's Landing) Stony Creek - North fork Shenandoah Tributary, Shenandoah County , 17 miles away, Class I-III - 15.5 miles long (Liberty Furnace to North Fork Shenandoah) Cedar Creek, Shenandoah / Frederick County , 17 miles away, Class II - 9 miles long (Above Route 55) Mill Creek - Shenandoah Tributary, Shenandoah County , 21 miles away, Class I-III - 7 miles long (Route 42 to North Fork Shenandoah River) Cacapon River, Hampshire County , 21 miles away, Class II - 12.6 miles long (US 50 at Capon Bridge to West Virginia 127 Bridge)   Ski Areas Near North River: Bryce Resort, Virginia , 18 miles away, 500 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 40 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 49 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 51 miles away, 610 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 52 miles away, 850 vertical feet Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 63 miles away, 1072 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 63 miles away, 610 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 63 miles away, 750 vertical feet The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 64 miles away, 940 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 68 miles away, 1003 vertical feet   Hotels Near North River: Comfort Inn Woodstock, Woodstock , 19 miles away Holiday Inn Express WOODSTOCK-SHENANDOAH VALLEY, Woodstock , 19 miles away Budget Host Inn Woodstock, Woodstock , 19 miles away Super 8 Motel Mount Jackson, Mount Jackson , 21 miles away Ramada Inn Strasburg VA, Strasburg , 25 miles away   Camp Grounds Near North River: Green Meadows Campground, Augusta, 10 miles away Trout Pond Campground, Hardy County, 11 miles away Camp wapocomo Camp Grounds, Romney, 11 miles away   Trails Near North River: Squirrel Gap Trail, Hardy County , 5 miles away Brushy Hollow Trail, Hardy County , 6 miles away Crack Whip Furnace Trail, Hardy County , 8 miles away Halfmoon Lookout Trail, Hardy County , 9 miles away Peer Trail, Hardy County , 10 miles away   National Parks Near North River: Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 31 miles away Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, McLean - VA , 64 miles away