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   This stretch of Tearcoat Creek in Hampshire County is 3.9 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. If you're coming from Winchester it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The wonderful West Virginia scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Tearcoat Creek are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This section is quite short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. The     rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. This is the only paddling stretch along Tearcoat Creek. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. Briefly about the general area: A short trip to Harding Spring is always worthwhile, and Tearcoat Creek is a place with many visitors from Winchester. Tearcoat Creek is a good place of typical precipitation; July is the   month that gets the most rain; February on the other hand is the driest. For the duration of the warm days of summer highs here at Tearcoat Creek get into the 80's, and the overnight is quite chillier of course, commonly in the 60's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Tearcoat Creek are in the 10's. Tearcoat Creek, US 50 Close to Pleasantdale to confluence of North River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 3.9 miles Average Gradient: 45 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.29226 Longitude: -78.59019 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.29866 Longitude: -78.55368 Paddler input for Tearcoat Creek, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Tearcoat Creek, West Virginia Local climate location: ROMNEY 9 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Rocky Gap Lodge, Flintstone 22 miles away When you visit Rocky Gap, you will find rest, relaxation and rejuvenation. Our forested mountains, pristine 243-acre lake, elegantly rustic lodge and Maryland's only Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Cours... 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Outdoors Recreation Near Winchester, Virginia-West Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Winchester, Virginia-West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Tearcoat Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Tearcoat Creek.   Whitewater Near Tearcoat Creek: Cacapon River, Hampshire County , 11 miles away, Class II - 12.6 miles long (US 50 at Capon Bridge to West Virginia 127 Bridge) North River, Hardy/ Hampshire County , 12 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.5 miles long (Grassy Lick Run to Rio at West Virginia 29 bridge) Lost River, Hardy County , 12 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 6 miles long (West Virginia 55/259 to West Virginia 259) Waites Run, Hardy County , 13 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.8 miles long (Wilson Cove to West Virginia 55) Trout Run, Hardy County , 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 7 miles long (Halfmoon Trail to West Virginia 55/259 bridge) Back Creek - Potomac Tributary, Frederick County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Route 704 bridge to Route 50) Cedar Creek, Shenandoah / Frederick County , 16 miles away, Class II - 9 miles long (Above Route 55) Town Creek, -blank- County , 17 miles away, Class I - 27 miles long (I-68 to Potomac River) Lost River, Hampshire County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 15 miles long (Lost River to West Virginia 55/259) Cedar Creek, Shenandoah/ Frederick County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 20 miles long (Route 55 to Route 11)   Ski Areas Near Tearcoat Creek: Bryce Resort, Virginia , 29 miles away, 500 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 50 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 54 miles away, 1072 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 56 miles away, 610 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 59 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 61 miles away, 850 vertical feet The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 62 miles away, 940 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 62 miles away, 610 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 64 miles away, 750 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 78 miles away, 1003 vertical feet   Hotels Near Tearcoat Creek: Rocky Gap Lodge, Flintstone , 22 miles away Ramada Inn Strasburg VA, Strasburg , 22 miles away Comfort Inn Woodstock, Woodstock , 23 miles away Holiday Inn Express WOODSTOCK-SHENANDOAH VALLEY, Woodstock , 23 miles away Holiday Inn Cumberland-Downtown, Md, Cumberland , 23 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Tearcoat Creek: Green Meadows Campground, Augusta, 2 miles away Avalon Campground, Paw Paw, 9 miles away Hawk Campground, Hampshire County, 11 miles away   Trails Near Tearcoat Creek: Squirrel Gap Trail, Hardy County , 15 miles away Peer Trail, Hardy County , 17 miles away Halfmoon Lookout Trail, Hardy County , 17 miles away Brushy Hollow Trail, Hardy County , 17 miles away Old Romney Grade, Hampshire County , 17 miles away   National Parks Near Tearcoat Creek: Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 35 miles away Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, McLean - VA , 55 miles away