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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 Co. Road 14-3 to Rockville section of Sovern Run is 0.8 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV section. The scenic beauty of West Virginia and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. This is an extremely short stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. This is the only paddling section along Sovern Run. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in West Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. Great exercise and |
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just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. There's camping available near Sovern Run. The starting point is not too far from Morgantown, as you can see on the road map further down. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the
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Briefly about the general area:
An average amount of precipitation falls at Sovern Run; July is the wettest month with most rain while February is generally the driest month.
High temperatures at Sovern Run through the summer are in the 80's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 30's; winter nights come with lows in the 10's to 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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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 deluxe continental breakfast, indoor pool, spa and exercise facility al...
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Super 8 Motel - 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, 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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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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Fairfield Inn By Marriott 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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