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
  If you're coming from Winchester it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Grassy Lick Run to Rio at West Virginia 29 bridge 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. 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. There are no other sections to
    paddle along North River than the Grassy Lick Run to Rio at West Virginia 29 bridge section. The natural beauty of West Virginia and the water flowing gracefully down North River are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in West
Virginia tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so keep in mind that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip.

Briefly about the general area:
An average amount of rain falls at North River; the month of July
 
is the wettest with most of the rain while February is usually the driest month. Through the days of summer, highs generally are in the 80's at North River. Summer nighttime lows descend down to the 60's. During the wintertime the highs are typically in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at North River.
Hiking along the Squirrel Gap Trail is magnificent fun.

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

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Local climate location: ROMNEY 16 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
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, 1110 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 49 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 51 miles away, 700 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, 754 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:
Super 8 Motel Mount Jackson, Mount Jackson , 17 miles away
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
Ramada Strasburg, Strasburg , 25 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near North River:
Branch Mountain Campground, Baker, 7 miles away
Green Meadows Campground, Augusta, 10 miles away
Trout Pond Campground, Hardy County, 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

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