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

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Current weather conditions at Tygart Valley River, West Virginia
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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...



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OUTDOORS
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

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