West Virginia whitewater - Trout Run, Hardy County
Hardy
county,
Halfmoon Trail to West Virginia 55/259 bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-IV 7 miles
The nature scenery of West Virginia and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This section of Trout Run in West Virginia is 7 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-IV section of whitewater. If you're coming from Winchester it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of
good rivers for that around here. This is the only paddling section along Trout Run. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in West Virginia are easier than the national norm, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. The nearby hotels
are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.
Briefly about the general area: Through the warm months here at Trout Run, high temperatures ordinarily get into the 80's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 60's. High temperatures all through the wintertime are normally in the 30's, and after the sun is down all through the winter temperatures at Trout Run plunge into the 10's. The Halfmoon Lookout
Trail is a wonderful hiking trail in the neighborhood of Trout Run; close by you stumble on Blue Sea Gap which is a nice location to check out. Trout Run gets a normal amount of rain; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest of the months is February.
This river is so wonderful. Arie Vankan Spring is a nice local attraction. Put some time aside to spend at Winfred Tharp Spring while you're here at Trout Run, and close by you come across the Peer Trail which is a fine hiking trail.
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These outdoors activities are available near Trout Run.
Lost River, Hardy
County
, 2 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 6 miles long (West Virginia 55/259 to West Virginia 259)
Waites Run, Hardy
County
, 3 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.8 miles long (Wilson Cove to West Virginia 55)
North River, Hardy/ Hampshire
County
, 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.5 miles long (Grassy Lick Run to Rio at West Virginia 29 bridge)
Lost River, Hampshire
County
, 7 miles away, Class I-II - 15 miles long (Lost River to West Virginia 55/259)
Stony Creek - North fork Shenandoah Tributary, Shenandoah
County
, 11 miles away, Class I-III - 15.5 miles long (Liberty Furnace to North Fork Shenandoah)
Cedar Creek, Shenandoah / Frederick
County
, 13 miles away, Class II - 9 miles long (Above Route 55)
Tearcoat Creek, Hampshire
County
, 14 miles away, Class II-III - 3.9 miles long (US 50 Close to Pleasantdale to confluence of North River)
Mill Creek - Shenandoah Tributary, Shenandoah
County
, 16 miles away, Class I-III - 7 miles long (Route 42 to North Fork Shenandoah River)
Cedar Creek, Shenandoah/ Frederick
County
, 18 miles away, Class I-II - 20 miles long (Route 55 to Route 11)
Passage Creek, Warren
County
, 18 miles away, Class I-II - 21 miles long (Kings Crossing Road to Elizabeth Furnace)