West Virginia whitewater - Seneca Creek, Pendleton County

Pendleton county, Judy Springs to Forest Service Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V+     13 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in West Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. This section of Seneca Creek is 13 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV-V+ section. The scenic beauty of West Virginia and the water flowing gracefully down Seneca Creek will make you feel great. The campgrounds here at Seneca Creek are pretty good. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. This section has enough
    mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your camp stove. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. The nearby hotels are
a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.

Briefly about the general area:
The high level of rainfall makes Seneca Creek a relatively wet place; most of the rain falls through July while February is regularly the driest month. At Seneca Creek through the months of summer highs are in the 80's, and the nighttime is slightly colder of course, typically in the 50's. Highs through the wintertime are regularly in the 30's; after the sun is down throughout the winter temperatures at Seneca
 
Creek descend into the 10's.
Going for a hike on the Little Allegheny Trail is always a tremendous adventure. There are magnificent locations to explore along the Allegheny Trail, and Falls Of Seneca is always fun to check out.

Seneca Creek, Judy Springs to Forest Service Campground road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V+
Length: 13 miles
Average Gradient: 170 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.74929
Longitude: -79.51741

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.8581
Longitude: -79.46431

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Current weather conditions at Seneca Creek, West Virginia
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Local climate location: BELINGTON 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Canaan Valley Resort and Conf Ctr, Davis
18 miles away
Canaan Valley Resort and Conference Center is four-season resort offering ski, snowboarding, tubing, cross-country skiing and ice-skating in the winter and golf, geocaching, Eurogbunge, climbing wall,...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ELKINS, Elkins
25 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...

Elkins Super 8 Motel, Elkins
26 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...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Seneca Creek.
 Whitewater Near Seneca Creek:
Waites Run, Pendleton County , 2 miles away, Class IV - 1.8 miles long (Up Forest Service Road to Seneca Creek)
Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch, Pendleton County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 9.8 miles long (Cherry Grove to Riverton)
Seneca Creek, Pendleton County , 5 miles away, Class III - 6.2 miles long (Forest Service Campground to Route 28)
Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph County , 6 miles away, Class I-III - 12 miles long (Confluence of Gandy Creek to CR 32/4 bridge over Dry Fork)
Gandy Creek, Randolph County , 6 miles away, Class III - 13.6 miles long (Sinks outlet to Cheat River Dry Fork)
Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch, Pendleton County , 6 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 7.6 miles long (Riverton to Seneca Rocks)
Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph Tucker County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (CR 32/4 to Jenningston)
Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph County , 7 miles away, Class II - 2 miles long (2 miles above confluence of Gandy Creek to Gandy Creek)
Cheat River - Laurel Fork, Randolph/ Tucker County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 13 miles long (US 33 Bridge to Cheat River Dry Fork)
Red Creek, Tucker/ Randolph County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.9 miles long (D4149 North Branch Bridge to confluence with Dry Fork)
 Ski Areas Near Seneca Creek:
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 12 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 14 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 40 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 41 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 50 miles away, 500 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 52 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 55 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 61 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 67 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 69 miles away, 610 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Seneca Creek:
Canaan Valley Resort and Conf Ctr, Davis , 18 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ELKINS, Elkins , 25 miles away
Elkins Super 8 Motel, Elkins , 26 miles away
Elkins-Days Inn, Elkins , 26 miles away
Wisp Resort, Mchenry , 41 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Seneca Creek:
Judy Springs Campground, Pendleton County, 3 miles away
Seneca Campground, Pendleton County, 4 miles away
Swallow Rock Campground, Randolph County, 5 miles away
 Trails Near Seneca Creek:
Little Allegheny Trail, Pendleton County , 1 miles away
Allegheny Trail, Pendleton County , 2 miles away
High Meadows Trail, Pendleton County , 2 miles away
Horton Trail, Pendleton County , 2 miles away
Lumberjack Trail, Pendleton County , 3 miles away

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