West Virginia whitewater - Sleepy Creek, Morgan County
Morgan
county,
CR 13 to CR 9 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II(III) 12.3 miles
If you're coming from Hagerstown-Martinsburg it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This section of Sleepy Creek is 12.3 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II(III) section. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so better not forget that many of the rivers here are
not very demanding. The CR 13 to CR 9 section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. There are some good hotels near the river, but do book
a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby.
Briefly about the general area: An average amount of precipitation falls at Sleepy Creek; May is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest of the months is February. During the warm months at Sleepy Creek highs are mostly in the 80's while overnight lows are mostly in the 60's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's; overnight lows at Sleepy Creek through the wintertime generally fall into the 10's.
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