West Virginia whitewater - Sovern Run, Preston County
Preston
county,
Co. Road 14-3 to Rockville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS IV 0.8 miles
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,
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
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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