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West Virginia whitewater - Sovern Run, Preston County
Preston
county,
Co. Road 14-3 to Rockville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS IV 0.8 miles
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The scenic beauty of West Virginia and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in West Virginia tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, |
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either way this area has a large number of paddling places. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Morgantown, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This is a very short section so you'll
| have to walk back to the start over and over. The Co. Road 14-3 to Rockville section of Sovern Run is 0.8 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV section. The Co. Road 14-3 to Rockville section is the only paddling section along Sovern Run.
Briefly about the general area:
The annual precipitation here at Sovern Run is about average; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain, and February meanwhile is the driest month. For the duration of the warm days of summer, highs commonly are in the 80's at Sovern | |
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Run. During the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 60's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's; overnight lows throughout the winter for Sovern Run tend to be in the 10's.
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Sovern Run, Co. Road 14-3 to Rockville road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
IV
Length:
0.8
miles
Average Gradient: 325 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.60984
Longitude: -79.70732
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.62078
Longitude: -79.70456
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Paddler input for Sovern Run, West Virginia:
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Current weather conditions at Sovern Run, West Virginia
Local climate location: MORGANTOWN L AND D 15 miles away
         
RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
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Heldreth Motel, Kingwood
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8 miles away
The Heldreth Motel Kingwood, a Magnuson Hotels affiliate, is located just 3 miles from the US Army Training Camp Dawson, 30 minutes from West Virginia University at Morgantown, and the Federal Bureau ...
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Holiday Inn Express Morgantown, Wv, Morgantown
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13 miles away
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Hotel Morgantown. We are a 68 room hotel that features many amenities such as a complimentary continental breakfast, indoor pool, spa and exercise facility along wi...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Morgantown, West Virginia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Morgantown, West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Sovern Run. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Sovern Run. |
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Big Sandy Creek, Preston
County
, 1 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.3 miles long (Rockville to Jenkinsburg Bridge) |
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Big Sandy Creek, Preston
County
, 2 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.8 miles long (Bruceton Mills to Rockville) |
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Little Sandy Creek, Preston
County
, 2 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.35 miles long (Rt 26 to Big Sandy Creek) |
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Cheat River, Preston
County
, 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 10.5 miles long (Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge) |
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Bull Run, Preston
County
, 5 miles away, Class V+ - 2.8 miles long (Bull Run to Cheat River) |
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Big Sandy Creek, Preston WV / Fayette/PA
County
, 6 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Pennsylvania-West Virginia State Line to Bruceton Mills) |
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Cheat River, Preston/Monongalia
County
, 6 miles away, Class III - 10 miles long (Jenkinsburg Bridge to Cheat Lake) |
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Muddy Creek, Preston
County
, 6 miles away, Class IV - 2.5 miles long (West Virginia 26 to Cheat River) |
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Green's Run, Preston
County
, 7 miles away, Class III - 2.2 miles long (CR 52 to Cheat River) |
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Beaver Creek, Preston
County
, 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.1 miles long (CR 11/1 to confluence with Little Sandy Creek) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Sovern Run:
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Wisp, Maryland
, 24 miles away, 610 vertical feet |
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Seven Springs, Pennsylvania
, 36 miles away, 750 vertical feet |
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Timberline, West Virginia
, 37 miles away, 1000 vertical feet |
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Canaan Valley, West Virginia
, 38 miles away, 850 vertical feet |
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Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania
, 39 miles away, 610 vertical feet |
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Boyce Park, Pennsylvania
, 46 miles away, 180 vertical feet |
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The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 47 miles away, 940 vertical feet |
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Snowshoe, West Virginia
, 67 miles away, 1500 vertical feet |
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Bryce Resort, Virginia
, 78 miles away, 500 vertical feet |
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Blue Knob, Pennsylvania
, 87 miles away, 1072 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Sovern Run:
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Heldreth Motel, Kingwood
, 8 miles away |
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Lakeview Scanticon Golf Resort Spa & Conference Center, Morgantown
, 11 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Morgantown, Wv, Morgantown
, 13 miles away |
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Super 8 Motel - Morgantown, Morgantown
, 13 miles away |
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Springhill Suites By Marriott Morgantown, Morgantown
, 15 miles away |
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| | Trails Near Sovern Run:
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Mile Trail, Fayette County
, 13 miles away |
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Great Gorge Trail, Fayette County
, 19 miles away |
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