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 average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The Coalton to confluence of Tygart Valley River above Norton stretch of Roaring Creek - Tygart Valley River Tributary in West Virginia is 5 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of West Virginia and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle.
    Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. The Coalton to confluence of Tygart Valley River above Norton stretch is one of a few paddling stretches
in this river system. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp.

Briefly about the general area:
Broad Hollow is close to Roaring Creek - Tygart Valley River Tributary and is a pleasant place. Roaring Creek - Tygart Valley River Tributary is a relatively wet place regularly with a large amount of precipitation; most of the rain falls through July while February is generally
 
the driest month.
High temperatures at Roaring Creek - Tygart Valley River Tributary through the summertime months are in the 80's, and the overnight is a tad cooler of course, regularly in the 50's. Highs all through the wintertime are usually in the 30's, and after the sun is down throughout the winter temperatures at Roaring Creek - Tygart Valley River Tributary descend into the 10's.

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.

Elkins-Days Inn, Elkins
7 miles away
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Elkins Super 8 Motel, Elkins
7 miles away
The Super 8 Motel 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 mil...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ELKINS, Elkins
8 miles away
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express in Elkins, West Virginia. This new 69 room property is located minutes off of Rt. 33/250, near the heart of historic downtown Elkins, home of Davis and Elkins Colleg...



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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, 610 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 75 miles away, 750 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:
Elkins-Days Inn, Elkins , 7 miles away
Elkins Super 8 Motel, Elkins , 7 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ELKINS, Elkins , 8 miles away
Microtel Inn and Suites Bridgeport, Bridgeport , 29 miles away
Wingate by Wyndham Bridgeport WV, Bridgeport , 29 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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