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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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Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in West Virginia are easier than the national norm, so keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. The nature scenery of West Virginia and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area |
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you'll find lots of paddling rivers. There's camping available near Sovern Run. The put-in is not too far from Morgantown, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This is the only paddling section along Sovern Run. The Co. Road 14-3 to Rockville stretch
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Briefly about the general area:
The yearly rain here at Sovern Run is about average; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain, and the driest month of the year is February. Summertime highs at Sovern Run generally tend to be in the 80's; the night is fairly colder of course, commonly in the 60's. All through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Sovern Run.
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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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Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa, Morgantown
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11 miles away
Find a retreat from your daily routine at the Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa which overlooks Cheat Lake in Morgantown, West Virginia. Beautifully appointed guest rooms create an air of peaceful relaxation...
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Holiday Inn Express MORGANTOWN, 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 deluxe continental breakfast, indoor pool, spa and exercise facility al...
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Super 8 Morgantown, Morgantown
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13 miles away
The Super 8 Motel Morgantown, WV is conveniently located off Interstate 68, five miles from West Virginia University. Additional area attractions include Mountaineer Mall, the Monongalia Arts Center, ...
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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, 700 vertical feet |
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Seven Springs, Pennsylvania
, 36 miles away, 754 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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Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa, Morgantown
, 11 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express MORGANTOWN, Morgantown
, 13 miles away |
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Super 8 Morgantown, Morgantown
, 13 miles away |
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SpringHill Suites Morgantown, Morgantown
, 15 miles away |
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Fairfield Inn Uniontown, Uniontown
, 16 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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