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   The starting location is a reasonable drive from Winchester, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in West Virginia are often easier than in other states, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The natural beauty of West Virginia and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. This section of North River in West Virginia is 4.5 miles long and it is classified as a class II-IV section by American     Whitewater. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. On this section you do get some distance, you can easily run it on an afternoon. This is the only paddling section along North River. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Briefly about the general area: Going for a hike along the Squirrel Gap Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this region. During the summer months at North River temperatures are frequently in the 80's while night lows are regularly in the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's, and after the sun is down all through the wintertime temperatures at North   River dip into the 10's. A normal amount of rainfall falls here at North River; during July this area sees the most rain, and February on the other hand is the driest. 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. Super 8 Motel Mount Jackson, Mount Jackson 17 miles away Welcome to the new Super 8 of Mount Jackson! We are located off I-81 just off exit 273. Some of the great attractions around us are Antique Shops, George Washington National Forest, Bryce Mountain Sk... 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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: 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 Inn Strasburg VA, 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