West Virginia whitewater - Roaring Creek - Tygart Valley River Tributary, Randolph County

Randolph county, Coalton to confluence of Tygart Valley River above Norton section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     5 miles
  The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling spots. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others
    too. The nature scenery of West Virginia and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip. The Coalton to confluence of Tygart Valley River above Norton section
of Roaring Creek - Tygart Valley River Tributary in Randolph County is 5 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
A delightful place close to Roaring Creek - Tygart Valley River Tributary is Broad Hollow. Roaring Creek - Tygart Valley River Tributary ordinarily gets a lot of precipitation; July is the wettest month with most rain; the driest month of the year is February.
Summertime highs at Roaring Creek - Tygart Valley River Tributary frequently tend to be
 
in the 80's. Summer night lows plunge down to the 50's. Highs during the winter are usually in the 30's with temperatures at Roaring Creek - Tygart Valley River Tributary dipping down into the 10's during winter nights.

Roaring Creek - Tygart Valley River Tributary, Coalton to confluence of Tygart Valley River above Norton road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 5 miles
Average Gradient: 80 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.8964
Longitude: -79.96631

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.9359
Longitude: -79.95141

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Current weather conditions at Roaring Creek - Tygart Valley River Tributary, West Virginia
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Local climate location: BUCKHANNON 14 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Days Inn and Suites Elkins, Elkins
7 miles away
The Elkins Days Inn & Suites, an award winning, SMOKE FREE facility, offers superior and affordable accommodations with clean, comfortable rooms and quality service. We offer Honeymoon Suites, Kitche...

Super 8 Elkins, Elkins
7 miles away
The Super 8 is located off of Route 219 in Elkins, WV and is approximately three miles from Randolph County Airport. Local attractions include Monongahela National Forest, approximately five miles awa...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ELKINS, Elkins
8 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Clarksburg, West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Roaring Creek - Tygart Valley River Tributary. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Roaring Creek - Tygart Valley River Tributary.
 Whitewater Near Roaring Creek - Tygart Valley River Tributary:
Tygart Valley River, Randolph/Barbour County , 4 miles away, Class II-III+ - 8.4 miles long (Aggregates to confluence with Beaver Creek)
Tygart Valley River, Barbour County , 9 miles away, Class III-V - 11.8 miles long (Belington to Buckhannon River)
Middle Fork, Barbour/Randolph County , 9 miles away, Class I-III - 5 miles long (Confluence of Laurel Fork to Audra State Park)
Middle Fork, Randolph County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 12.4 miles long (Adolph to confluence with Long Run)
Middle Fork, Barbour County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Audra State Park to Tygart River Confluence)
Mill Creek - Tygart Valley River Tributary, Randolph County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 7.1 miles long (Kumbrabow State Forest to Mill Creek)
Buckhannon River, Barbour County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 2.3 miles long (Rangoon to Tygart Junction)
Sand Run, Upshur County , 13 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 6.4 miles long (Confluence of Beech Run to confluence of Buckhannon River)
Tygart Valley River, Randolph County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 9.7 miles long (confluence of Elkwater Fork to Huttonsville)
Laurel Creek - Tygart Tributary, Barbour County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5.8 miles long (West Virginia 38 to Tygart River)
 Ski Areas Near Roaring Creek - Tygart Valley River Tributary:
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 27 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 37 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 39 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 52 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 54 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 75 miles away, 754 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 78 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 83 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 85 miles away, 180 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 87 miles away, 940 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Roaring Creek - Tygart Valley River Tributary:
Days Inn and Suites Elkins, Elkins , 7 miles away
Super 8 Elkins, Elkins , 7 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ELKINS, Elkins , 8 miles away
Hampton Inn Elkins, Elkins , 8 miles away
Hampton Inn Buckhannon, Buckhannon , 20 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Roaring Creek - Tygart Valley River Tributary:
Big Bend - Monongahela National Forest, Elkins, 7 miles away
Blue Bend Rec Area - Monongahela National Forest, Elkins, 7 miles away
Blue Meadow - Monongahela National Forest, Elkins, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Roaring Creek - Tygart Valley River Tributary:
Chestnut Ridge Trail, Randolph County , 12 miles away
Laurel Run Trail, Randolph County , 12 miles away
McGee Run Trail, Randolph County , 13 miles away
Yokum Hunter Access Trail, Randolph County , 13 miles away
Crouch Hunter Access Trail, Randolph County , 14 miles away

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