West Virginia whitewater - Sleepy Creek, Morgan County
Morgan
county,
CR 9 to Potomac confluence section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 7.7 miles
The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The beautiful scenery of West Virginia and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. The CR 9 to Potomac confluence stretch of Sleepy Creek in West Virginia is 7.7 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The put-in location is a short drive from Hagerstown-Martinsburg, if you're not familiar with the area there's
a road map further down the page. The campgrounds here at Sleepy Creek are pretty good. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Whether you're whitewater rafting or
kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come.
Briefly about the general area: For the period of the summertime months at Sleepy Creek temperatures are mostly in the 80's with nighttime lows in the 60's. For the duration of the winter highs are frequently in the 30's while Sleepy Creek overnight low temperatures all through the winter are in the 10's. Put some time aside to spend at Michael Farm Spring if you're here at Sleepy Creek,
and close by you come across pleasant locations like Swim Hollow. The amount of rainfall that falls at Sleepy Creek is close to the national average; the wettest month of the year is frequently May, that's the one that rains the most, and February is the month with the least moisture.
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