West Virginia whitewater - Tygart Valley River, Randolph County
Randolph
county,
Valley Head to US 219 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II+ 6 miles
The Valley Head to US 219 section of Tygart Valley River in Randolph County is 6 miles long and it is classified as a class II+ section by American Whitewater. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The wonderful West Virginia scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the
stream beats anything. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling rivers. There are many good hotels to choose
from, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.
Briefly about the general area: There's good hiking along the Clay Run Trail, and the Mill Ridge Trail offers hiking at its best. The high level of precipitation makes Tygart Valley River a quite wet location; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest of the months is February. High temperatures at Tygart Valley River through the summer months are in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 30's; after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at Tygart Valley River sink into the 10's.
17 miles away
Northern Pocahontas County, West Virginia is fast becoming a mini vacation location. We are located within 20 miles of some of the areas best known attractions such as the Cass Scenic Railroad, Snowsh...
20 miles away
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These outdoors activities are available near Tygart Valley River.
Tygart Valley River, Randolph
County
, 5 miles away, Class I-II - 9.7 miles long (confluence of Elkwater Fork to Huttonsville)
Mill Creek - Tygart Valley River Tributary, Randolph
County
, 7 miles away, Class II-III - 7.1 miles long (Kumbrabow State Forest to Mill Creek)
Cheat River - Shavers Fork, Pocahontas / Randolph
County
, 8 miles away, Class I-II - 17.4 miles long (Spruce to US Route 250)
Elk River - Old Field Fork, Pocahontas
County
, 12 miles away, Class I-III - 8.2 miles long (Confluence of Crooked Fork to Slaty Fork)
Greenbrier River, Pocahontas
County
, 12 miles away, Class I-II - 8.3 miles long (Hosterman to Cass)
Middle Fork, Randolph
County
, 13 miles away, Class II-III - 12.4 miles long (Adolph to confluence with Long Run)
Greenbrier River, Pocahontas
County
, 13 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Cass to Clover Lick)
Cheat River - Shavers Fork, Pochantas / Randolph
County
, 13 miles away, Class I-III - 11 miles long (US Route 250 to MCamp Groundee Run)
Greenbrier River, Pocahontas
County
, 13 miles away, Class I-II - 7.7 miles long (Durbin to Hosterman)
Deer Creek, Pocahontas
County
, 14 miles away, Class I-II - 5.4 miles long (Confluence with North Fork of Deer Creek to confluence with Greenbrier River)