West Virginia whitewater - Roaring Creek, Preston County Preston county, County Road 3-12 to Cheat River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     6.1 miles   The County Road 3-12 to Cheat River section of Roaring Creek in West Virginia is 6.1 miles long and has been rated as a class IV section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The scenic beauty of West Virginia and the cool fresh water have people coming here. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance     because these hotels fill up quick. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Roaring Creek; through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. During the wintertime this place gets highs in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Roaring Creek. Don't leave Roaring Creek without first going for a hike along the Bennet Rock Trail, and Kent Lambert Spring is always   fun to check out. Go for a hike on the Green Mountain Trail, and do put some time aside to spend at Lester Falnagan Spring since you're here at Roaring Creek. Roaring Creek is a wet place that gets much rain; the wettest month of the year is mostly July, that's the one that rains the most while February is ordinarily the driest month. If you come to this river you will have a good time for sure. Roaring Creek, County Road 3-12 to Cheat River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV Length: 6.1 miles Average Gradient: 139 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.52579 Longitude: -79.572 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.5045 Longitude: -79.64421 Paddler input for Roaring Creek, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Roaring Creek, West Virginia Local climate location: BELINGTON 2 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Canaan Valley Resort and Conf Ctr, Davis 12 miles away Canaan Valley Resort and Conference Center is four-season resort offering ski, snowboarding, tubing, cross-country skiing and ice-skating in the winter and golf, geocaching, Eurogbunge, climbing wall,... 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Roaring Creek.   Whitewater Near Roaring Creek: Otter Creek, Tucker County , 2 miles away, Class IV - 2.6 miles long (Big Springs Gap to Cheat River) Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph/ Tucker County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Jenningston to Hendricks) Otter Creek, Randolph / Tucker County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 9 miles long (to Big Spring Gap) Cheat River - Glady Fork, Randolph Tucker County , 3 miles away, Class I-III - 8.9 miles long (CR 12 bridge Close to Sully to confluence of Dry Fork Close to Gladwin) Red Run, Tucker County , 4 miles away, Class V+ - 4 miles long (Ford at FS 13 road to confluence of Dry Fork) Blackwater River, Tucker County , 5 miles away, Class III-V - 7 miles long (North Fork Confluence to Hendricks) Cheat River - Glady Fork, Randolph County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 9.9 miles long (US 33 Bridge to CR 12 bridge Close to Sully) Cheat River - Black Fork, Tucker County , 5 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Confluence of Blackwater River and Dry Fork at Hendricks to confluence of Shavers Fork) Cheat River - Laurel Fork, Randolph/ Tucker County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 13 miles long (US 33 Bridge to Cheat River Dry Fork) Cheat River - Shavers Fork, Randolph Tucker County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 15.9 miles long (Bridge crossing Shavers Fork Close to Little Black Fork to Parsons)   Ski Areas Near Roaring Creek: Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 12 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 15 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 34 miles away, 700 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 41 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 58 miles away, 754 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 59 miles away, 500 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 59 miles away, 700 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 61 miles away, 610 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 67 miles away, 1110 vertical feet The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 69 miles away, 940 vertical feet   Hotels Near Roaring Creek: Canaan Valley Resort and Conf Ctr, Davis , 12 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ELKINS, Elkins , 17 miles away Hampton Inn Elkins, Elkins , 18 miles away Days Inn and Suites Elkins, Elkins , 18 miles away Super 8 Elkins, Elkins , 19 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Roaring Creek: Five River Campgrounds, Parsons, 7 miles away Alpine Shores Campground, Bowden, 9 miles away Revelle Campgrounds, Bowden, 9 miles away   Trails Near Roaring Creek: Green Mountain Trail, Tucker County , 2 miles away Bennet Rock Trail, Tucker County , 2 miles away Mountain Side Trail, Tucker County , 2 miles away Otter Creek Trail, Randolph County , 2 miles away Shavers Mountain Trail, Randolph County , 3 miles away   Golf Courses Near Roaring Creek: Golf Holly Meadows Golf Course, Parsons , 7 miles away