West Virginia whitewater - Three Fork Creek, Preston/ Taylor County

Preston/ Taylor county, Close to West Virginia 92 to Thornton section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-IV     12 miles
  The scenic beauty of West Virginia and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. The Close to West Virginia 92 to Thornton section is the only paddling section along Three Fork Creek. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if
    you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your sleeping bag. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming
here. The campgrounds here at Three Fork Creek are pretty good. The put-in is not too far from Morgantown, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The Close to West Virginia 92 to Thornton section of Three Fork Creek is 12 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-IV section.

Briefly about the general area:
All the water falling down from the sky makes Three Fork Creek a wet spot; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain; February meanwhile is
 
the driest month. A trip to Manacea Spring will fill your spirit with delightful feelings.
Throughout the days of summer, highs mostly are in the 80's at Three Fork Creek. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's; winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Three Fork Creek.

Three Fork Creek, Close to West Virginia 92 to Thornton road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-IV
Length: 12 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.4522
Longitude: -79.81621

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.3441
Longitude: -79.94271

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Current weather conditions at Three Fork Creek, West Virginia
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Local climate location: FAIRMONT 15 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Ramada Inn, Morgantown
11 miles away
-The Ramada Conference Center Morgantown, Best of Morgantown Hotels, is Located at the intersection of I-68 and I-79. The Fantastic Hilltop Setting Provides Excellent Views of the Mountains. -This A...

Comfort Inn Morgantown, Morgantown
11 miles away
Conveniently located off Interstate 68, five miles from West Virginia University. Additional area attractions include Mountaineer Mall, the Monongalia Arts Center, Morgantown Mall, Warner Theatre and ...

Springhill Suites By Marriott Morgantown, Morgantown
12 miles away
Located in historic downtown Morgantown, the SpringHill Suites Morgantown offers spacious studio suites with kitchenettes, indoor pool, fitness center and complimentary breakfast buffet....



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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 Three Fork Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Three Fork Creek.
 Whitewater Near Three Fork Creek:
Sandy Creek, Barbour/ Taylor/ Preston County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 5.1 miles long (Bridge on West Virginia 92 to bridge at Hiram)
Sandy Creek, Barbour/ Taylor County , 8 miles away, Class III-V - 3.3 miles long (Bridge at Hiram to Tygart Reservoir)
Deckers Creek, Preston County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 1 miles long (Masontown to Preston County line)
Deckers Creek, Monongalia County , 10 miles away, Class I-IV+(V+) - 5.8 miles long (Preston County line to West Virginia 7)
Whiteday Creek, Taylor Monongalia Marion County , 11 miles away, Class I-III - 10.7 miles long (Confluence of Cherry Run to Monongahela River)
Tygart Valley River, Barbour County , 11 miles away, Class III-V - 8 miles long (Above Arden to Big Cove Run)
Teter Creek, Barbour County , 12 miles away, Class IV - 4 miles long (Nestorville to Tygart River)
Deckers Creek, Monongalia County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Rt. 7 to Monongahela)
Bull Run, Preston County , 13 miles away, Class V+ - 2.8 miles long (Bull Run to Cheat River)
Lick Run, Preston County , 13 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (CR 59 to Cheat River)
 Ski Areas Near Three Fork Creek:
Wisp, Maryland , 37 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 37 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 38 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 52 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 53 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 56 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 58 miles away, 180 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 64 miles away, 940 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 77 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 83 miles away, 500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Three Fork Creek:
Ramada Inn, Morgantown , 11 miles away
Comfort Inn Morgantown, Morgantown , 11 miles away
Springhill Suites By Marriott Morgantown, Morgantown , 12 miles away
Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown , 13 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Morgantown, Wv, Morgantown , 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Three Fork Creek:
Whisper Mountain Campground, Roanoke, 10 miles away
Cannon Hill Campground, Rowlesburg, 15 miles away
Albright Campground, Albright, 19 miles away
 Trails Near Three Fork Creek:
Pheasant Mountain Trail, Tucker County , 18 miles away
South Haddix Trail, Tucker County , 18 miles away
Shingle Tree Trail, Tucker County , 19 miles away

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