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 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... Comfort Inn Woodstock, Woodstock 19 miles away Located in the historic Shenandoah Valley, the Comfort Inn offers free deluxe continental breakfast with Belgian Waffles. We also have a free wireless internet access, an outdoor pool, guest laundry, ... Holiday Inn Express WOODSTOCK-SHENANDOAH VALLEY, Woodstock 19 miles away Holiday Inn Express Woodstock brings comfort and convenience to the Shenandoah Valley. Guest service is our #1 priority! The recently-renovated Holiday Inn Express hotel in Woodstock, Virginia, off...   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, 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