West Virginia whitewater - Sandy Creek, Barbour/ Taylor/ Preston County

Barbour/ Taylor/ Preston county, Bridge on West Virginia 92 to bridge at Hiram section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     5.1 miles
  The put-in is not too far from Morgantown, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Bridge on West Virginia 92 to bridge at Hiram section of Sandy Creek in West Virginia is 5.1 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in West Virginia are often easier than in other states, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are good for
    beginners. The wonderful West Virginia scenery and the playfulness of the water beats anything. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. The campgrounds here at Sandy Creek are pretty good. There are some good sections
to paddle in this river system, the Bridge on West Virginia 92 to bridge at Hiram section is one of them. This is a pretty decent length section, it's good length for a morning trip.

Briefly about the general area:
A large amount of rain falls at Sandy Creek; the wettest month of the year is commonly July, that's the one that rains the most, and February is the month with the least moisture.
Summertime highs at Sandy Creek usually tend to be in the 80's, and the night is somewhat chillier of course, frequently in the 60's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Sandy Creek are in the 10's.
 

Sandy Creek, Bridge on West Virginia 92 to bridge at Hiram road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 5.1 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.2904
Longitude: -79.87591

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.29309
Longitude: -79.93251

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Current weather conditions at Sandy Creek, West Virginia
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Local climate location: FAIRMONT 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Ramada Inn, Morgantown
16 miles away
-The Ramada Conference Center Morgantown, Best of Morgantown Hotels, is Located at the intersection of I-68 and I-79. The Fantastic Hilltop Setting Provides Excellent Views of the Mountains. -This A...

Comfort Inn Morgantown, Morgantown
16 miles away
Conveniently located off Interstate 68, five miles from West Virginia University. Additional area attractions include Mountaineer Mall, the Monongalia Arts Center, Morgantown Mall, Warner Theatre and ...

Springhill Suites By Marriott Morgantown, Morgantown
18 miles away
Located in historic downtown Morgantown, the SpringHill Suites Morgantown offers spacious studio suites with kitchenettes, indoor pool, fitness center and complimentary breakfast buffet....



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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 Sandy Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Sandy Creek.
 Whitewater Near Sandy Creek:
Sandy Creek, Barbour/ Taylor County , 3 miles away, Class III-V - 3.3 miles long (Bridge at Hiram to Tygart Reservoir)
Tygart Valley River, Barbour County , 6 miles away, Class III-V - 8 miles long (Above Arden to Big Cove Run)
Three Fork Creek, Preston/ Taylor County , 6 miles away, Class I-IV - 12 miles long (Close to West Virginia 92 to Thornton)
Teter Creek, Barbour County , 6 miles away, Class IV - 4 miles long (Nestorville to Tygart River)
Laurel Creek - Tygart Tributary, Barbour County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5.8 miles long (West Virginia 38 to Tygart River)
Whiteday Creek, Taylor Monongalia Marion County , 13 miles away, Class I-III - 10.7 miles long (Confluence of Cherry Run to Monongahela River)
Buffalo Creek, Preston County , 14 miles away, Class III - 4.9 miles long (West Virginia 72 to Macomber)
Tygart Valley River, Barbour County , 14 miles away, Class III-V - 11.8 miles long (Belington to Buckhannon River)
Tygart Valley River, Taylor/ Marion County , 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 1.5 miles long (Valley Falls to Hammond)
Deckers Creek, Preston County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 1 miles long (Masontown to Preston County line)
 Ski Areas Near Sandy Creek:
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 36 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 37 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 40 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 47 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 57 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 61 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 64 miles away, 180 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 69 miles away, 940 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 71 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 83 miles away, 500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Sandy Creek:
Ramada Inn, Morgantown , 16 miles away
Comfort Inn Morgantown, Morgantown , 16 miles away
Springhill Suites By Marriott Morgantown, Morgantown , 18 miles away
Heldreth Motel, Kingwood , 18 miles away
Holiday Inn Fairmont,Wv, Fairmont , 18 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Sandy Creek:
Whisper Mountain Campground, Roanoke, 9 miles away
Cannon Hill Campground, Rowlesburg, 16 miles away
Tygart River Camping Area, Grafton, 18 miles away
 Trails Near Sandy Creek:
Pheasant Mountain Trail, Tucker County , 14 miles away
South Haddix Trail, Tucker County , 15 miles away
Shingle Tree Trail, Tucker County , 16 miles away
Shingle Tree Run Trail, Tucker County , 17 miles away

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