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.
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