West Virginia whitewater - Tearcoat Creek, Hampshire County
Hampshire
county,
US 50 Close to Pleasantdale to confluence of North River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III 3.9 miles
The US 50 Close to Pleasantdale to confluence of North River stretch of Tearcoat Creek is 3.9 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. The wonderful West Virginia scenery and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. Tearcoat Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the US 50 Close to Pleasantdale to confluence
of North River stretch is the only one. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Winchester, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep
you coming back for more. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. There's camping available near Tearcoat Creek. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots.
Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Tearcoat Creek ordinarily tend to be in the 80's; the night is rather chillier of course, typically in the 60's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the
30's, and overnight lows through the winter for Tearcoat Creek tend to be in the 10's. The amount of rainfall that falls at Tearcoat Creek is close to the national average; the month with most of the rain is July, and February meanwhile is the driest month. A short spree to Harding Spring is always worthwhile.
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