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 rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The beautiful scenery of Randolph County and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. 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. Some people prefer whitewater rafting     and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. The Valley Head to US 219 stretch of Tygart Valley River in Randolph County is 6 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II+ section of whitewater. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Valley Head to US 219 stretch is just one of many. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Briefly about the general area: Tygart Valley River is a rather wet place commonly with a great deal of precipitation; throughout July this area sees the most rain, and the driest month is February. Go for a hike on the Clay Run Trail, and don't leave Tygart Valley River without first going for a hike along the Mill Ridge Trail. At Tygart Valley River through the summer highs are in the 70's. Once the   sun is down it drops down to the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's, and overnight lows through the wintertime for Tygart Valley River tend to be in the 10's. Tygart Valley River, Valley Head to US 219 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II+ Length: 6 miles Average Gradient: 40 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.54529 Longitude: -80.03711 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.60649 Longitude: -80.0265 Paddler input for Tygart Valley River, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Tygart Valley River, West Virginia Local climate location: PICKENS 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Red Carpet Inn Bartow, Bartow 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... Super 8 Elkins, Elkins 20 miles away The Super 8 is located off of Route 219 in Elkins, WV and is approximately three miles from Randolph County Airport. Local attractions include Monongahela National Forest, approximately five miles awa... Hampton Inn Elkins, Elkins 22 miles away The Hampton Inn Elkins West Virginia hotel is an 81 room interior corridor. focused-service hotel built overlooking the Tygart Valley in Elkins. This Hampton hotel in West Virginia is conveniently loc...   All West Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in West Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Tygart Valley River, West Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Tygart Valley River, West Virginia. Find a whitewater outfitter in West Virginia Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Clarksburg, West Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Clarksburg, West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Tygart Valley River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Tygart Valley River.   Whitewater 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)   Ski Areas Near Tygart Valley River: Snowshoe, West Virginia , 9 miles away, 1500 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 35 miles away, 700 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 48 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 50 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 70 miles away, 700 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 83 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 88 miles away, 500 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 89 miles away, 1110 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 92 miles away, 603 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 93 miles away, 754 vertical feet   Hotels Near Tygart Valley River: Red Carpet Inn Bartow, Bartow , 17 miles away Super 8 Elkins, Elkins , 20 miles away Hampton Inn Elkins, Elkins , 22 miles away Days Inn and Suites Elkins, Elkins , 23 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ELKINS, Elkins , 23 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Tygart Valley River: Tygart Valley Campground, Huttonsville, 7 miles away Whittaker Campground, Cass, 12 miles away East Fork Campground, Durbin, 14 miles away   Trails Near Tygart Valley River: Clay Run Trail, Randolph County , 4 miles away Mill Ridge Trail, Randolph County , 4 miles away Mowry Run Trail, Randolph County , 5 miles away Raven Rocks Trail, Randolph County , 5 miles away Whitman Trail, Randolph County , 6 miles away