West Virginia whitewater - Tygart Valley River, Randolph/Barbour County

Randolph/Barbour county, Aggregates to confluence with Beaver Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 



CLASS II-III+     8.4 miles
  This section of Tygart Valley River in West Virginia is 8.4 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III+ section. The scenic beauty of Randolph/Barbour County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. The Aggregates to confluence with Beaver Creek stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. If you've
    been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. Lodging is available near the
river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.

Briefly about the general area:
All the water falling down from the sky makes Tygart Valley River a wet place; during the month of July you get the most rain around here, and February is when it's the driest. Don't leave Tygart Valley River without first paying a visit to Town of Junior Spring It's always great to explore Denver Lee Shomer Spring.
At Tygart Valley River during the summer months highs are in the 80's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to
 
the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's while Tygart Valley River overnight low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 10's.

Tygart Valley River, Aggregates to confluence with Beaver Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III+
Length: 8.4 miles
  

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Local climate location: BUCKHANNON 14 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Elkins-Days Inn, Elkins
7 miles away
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ELKINS, Elkins
8 miles away
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express in Elkins, West Virginia. This new 69 room property is located minutes off of Rt. 33/250, near the heart of historic downtown Elkins, home of Davis and Elkins Colleg...

Econo Lodge Elkins, Elkins
9 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Tygart Valley River.
 Whitewater Near Tygart Valley River:
Roaring Creek - Tygart Valley River Tributary, Randolph County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Coalton to confluence of Tygart Valley River above Norton)
Tygart Valley River, Barbour County , 6 miles away, Class III-V - 11.8 miles long (Belington to Buckhannon River)
Middle Fork, Barbour/Randolph County , 8 miles away, Class I-III - 5 miles long (Confluence of Laurel Fork to Audra State Park)
Middle Fork, Barbour County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Audra State Park to Tygart River Confluence)
Laurel Creek - Tygart Tributary, Barbour County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5.8 miles long (West Virginia 38 to Tygart River)
Teter Creek, Barbour County , 11 miles away, Class IV - 4 miles long (Nestorville to Tygart River)
Buckhannon River, Barbour County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 2.3 miles long (Rangoon to Tygart Junction)
Middle Fork, Randolph County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 12.4 miles long (Adolph to confluence with Long Run)
Tygart Valley River, Barbour County , 13 miles away, Class III-V - 8 miles long (Above Arden to Big Cove Run)
Sand Run, Upshur County , 13 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 6.4 miles long (Confluence of Beech Run to confluence of Buckhannon River)
 Ski Areas Near Tygart Valley River:
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 31 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 36 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 38 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 51 miles away, 610 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 55 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 72 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 75 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 81 miles away, 180 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 82 miles away, 500 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 83 miles away, 940 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Tygart Valley River:
Midtown Motel, Belington , 2 miles away
Days Inn, Elkins , 7 miles away
Red Carpet Inn & Suites, Elkins , 7 miles away
Elkins-Days Inn, Elkins , 7 miles away
Cheat River Lodge, Elkins , 8 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Tygart Valley River:
Big Bend - Monongahela National Forest, Elkins, 7 miles away
Blue Bend Rec Area - Monongahela National Forest, Elkins, 7 miles away
Blue Meadow - Monongahela National Forest, Elkins, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Tygart Valley River:
South Haddix Trail, Tucker County , 14 miles away
Pheasant Mountain Trail, Tucker County , 15 miles away
Chestnut Ridge Trail, Randolph County , 16 miles away
Laurel Run Trail, Randolph County , 16 miles away
Yokum Hunter Access Trail, Randolph County , 16 miles away
 Lakes Near Tygart Valley River

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