West Virginia whitewater - Seneca Creek, Pendleton County

Pendleton county, Forest Service Campground to Route 28 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III     6.2 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in West Virginia are easier than the national norm, so keep in mind that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. This section of Seneca Creek in Pendleton County is 6.2 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III section of whitewater. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. The nature scenery of Pendleton County and the sparkling of
    the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find
a large number of good spots. 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:
Seneca Creek is a pretty wet place mostly with much rain; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain, and the driest month is February. Throughout the warm months highs here at Seneca Creek get into the 80's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 30's; after the sun
 
is down through the wintertime temperatures at Seneca Creek drop into the 10's.
A short spree to Roaring Springs is always worthwhile.

Seneca Creek, Forest Service Campground to Route 28 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III
Length: 6.2 miles
Average Gradient: 70 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.8581
Longitude: -79.46431

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.8348
Longitude: -79.3754

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Current weather conditions at Seneca Creek, West Virginia
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Local climate location: PARSONS 11 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Seneca Creek.
 Whitewater Near Seneca Creek:
Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch, Pendleton County , 3 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 7.6 miles long (Riverton to Seneca Rocks)
Seneca Creek, Pendleton County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 13 miles long (Judy Springs to Forest Service Campground)
Waites Run, Pendleton County , 5 miles away, Class IV - 1.8 miles long (Up Forest Service Road to Seneca Creek)
Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch, Pendleton County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 9.8 miles long (Cherry Grove to Riverton)
Red Creek, Tucker/ Randolph County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.9 miles long (D4149 North Branch Bridge to confluence with Dry Fork)
Red Creek, Tucker County , 8 miles away, Class V+ - 7.2 miles long (Red Creek Recreation Area to North Branch Bridge)
Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph Tucker County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (CR 32/4 to Jenningston)
Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph County , 10 miles away, Class I-III - 12 miles long (Confluence of Gandy Creek to CR 32/4 bridge over Dry Fork)
Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch, Pendelton/Grant County , 10 miles away, Class I-III - 9.6 miles long (Seneca Rocks to Head of Hopeville Canyon)
Potomac River - South Branch, Pendleton County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Ruddle to US 220)
 Ski Areas Near Seneca Creek:
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 9 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 11 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 38 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 45 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 45 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 52 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 57 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 60 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 64 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 66 miles away, 610 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Seneca Creek:
Windwood Fly In Resort, Davis , 11 miles away
Thompson's Motel, Franklin , 12 miles away
Leben Wider Lodge, Davis , 12 miles away
Hickory Hill Cabins & Motel, Franklin , 13 miles away
Canaan Valley Resort and Conf Ctr, Davis , 16 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Seneca Creek:
Yokum's Vacationland and Princess Snowbird's Indian Village, Seneca Rocks, 3 miles away
Seneca Campground, Pendleton County, 3 miles away
Judy Springs Campground, Pendleton County, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Seneca Creek:
Boars Nest Trail, Randolph County , 6 miles away
North Mountain Trail, Pendleton County , 6 miles away
Little Allegheny Trail, Pendleton County , 6 miles away
South Prong Trail, Randolph County , 6 miles away
Allegheny Trail, Pendleton County , 7 miles away
 National Parks Near Seneca Creek:
Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 68 miles away

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