West Virginia whitewater - Saltlick Creek, Preston County

Preston county, Amblersburg to Rowlesburg section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III     4 miles
  If you're coming from Morgantown it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. The beautiful scenery of Preston County and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in West Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. This is the only paddling stretch along Saltlick Creek. There are
    some good hotels near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. This stretch of Saltlick Creek in West Virginia is 4 miles long and is a class III section of whitewater
according to American Whitewater. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places.

Briefly about the general area:
The amount of rain that falls at Saltlick Creek is close to the national average; July is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month is February. Throughout the days of summer at Saltlick Creek highs are frequently in the 80's while night lows are usually in the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's; night lows in the 10's for Saltlick Creek.
Don't leave Saltlick Creek without first checking out Dunkard Bottom.
 

Saltlick Creek, Amblersburg to Rowlesburg road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III
Length: 4 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.39166
Longitude: -79.61667

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.5
Longitude: -79.66667

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Current weather conditions at Saltlick Creek, West Virginia
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Local climate location: MORGANTOWN L AND D 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Heldreth Motel, Kingwood
3 miles away
The Heldreth Motel Kingwood, a Magnuson Hotels affiliate, is located just 3 miles from the US Army Training Camp Dawson, 30 minutes from West Virginia University at Morgantown, and the Federal Bureau ...

Lakeview Scanticon Golf Resort Spa & Conference Center, Morgantown
19 miles away
Find a retreat from your daily routine at the Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa which overlooks Cheat Lake in Morgantown, West Virginia. Beautifully appointed guest rooms create an air of peaceful relaxation...

Wisp Resort, Mchenry
20 miles away
For information on lodging/ski packages/golf packages, please call the Wisp directly at 800-462-9477. The Wisp Mountain Resort Hotel and Conference Center in beautiful Deep Creek Lake, Maryland, has...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Morgantown, West Virginia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Morgantown, West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Saltlick Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Saltlick Creek.
 Whitewater Near Saltlick Creek:
Cheat River, Preston County , 2 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Below Rowlesburg to above Albright Power Dam)
Elsey Run, Preston County , 3 miles away, Class V+ - 3.4 miles long (from county road to Cheat River)
Green's Run, Preston County , 3 miles away, Class III - 2.2 miles long (CR 52 to Cheat River)
Morgan Run, Preston County , 3 miles away, Class III - 1.6 miles long (Rt. 26 to Cheat River)
Lick Run, Preston County , 4 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (CR 59 to Cheat River)
Pringle Run, Preston County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 0.5 miles long (Above Falls to Cheat River)
Daugherty Run, Preston County , 4 miles away, Class V - 6 miles long (Co. Road 3-12 to Cheat River)
Muddy Creek, Preston County , 5 miles away, Class IV - 2.5 miles long (West Virginia 26 to Cheat River)
Cheat River, Preston County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 10.5 miles long (Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge)
Muddy Creek, Preston County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 11.5 miles long (Orr to Route 26)
 Ski Areas Near Saltlick Creek:
Wisp, Maryland , 20 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 27 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 28 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 39 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 42 miles away, 610 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 50 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 55 miles away, 180 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 60 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 69 miles away, 500 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 81 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Saltlick Creek:
Heldreth Motel, Kingwood , 3 miles away
Lakeview Scanticon Golf Resort Spa & Conference Center, Morgantown , 19 miles away
Wisp Resort, Mchenry , 20 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Morgantown, Wv, Morgantown , 21 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Morgantown, Morgantown , 21 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Saltlick Creek:
Albright Campground, Albright, 6 miles away
Cannon Hill Campground, Rowlesburg, 6 miles away
Pinhill Campground, Hazelton, 11 miles away
 Trails Near Saltlick Creek:
Shingle Tree Trail, Tucker County , 19 miles away
Canyon Rim Trail, Tucker County , 19 miles away
Boundary Trail, Tucker County , 19 miles away
Flat Rock Trail, Tucker County , 19 miles away
Shingle Tree Run Trail, Tucker County , 19 miles away

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