West Virginia whitewater - Tygart Valley River, Barbour County

Barbour county, Belington to Buckhannon River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-V     11.8 miles
  The natural beauty of West Virginia and the water flowing gracefully down Tygart Valley River are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This stretch of Tygart Valley River in Barbour County is 11.8 miles long and is a class III-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Fairmont, there's a road map further down the page with more
    info on that. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in West
Virginia are often more forgiving than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
Tygart Valley River is a wet place that gets a lot of precipitation; the wettest month of the year is frequently July, that's the one that rains the most; the driest of the months is February.
Summer
 
at Tygart Valley River arrives with high temperatures in the 80's with night lows in the 50's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 30's, and overnight lows in the 10's for Tygart Valley River.

Tygart Valley River, Belington to Buckhannon River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-V
Length: 11.8 miles
Average Gradient: 37 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.032
Longitude: -79.94143

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.111
Longitude: -80.0655

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Current weather conditions at Tygart Valley River, West Virginia
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Local climate location: BUCKHANNON 11 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Days Inn and Suites Elkins, Elkins
13 miles away
The Elkins Days Inn & Suites, an award winning, SMOKE FREE facility, offers superior and affordable accommodations with clean, comfortable rooms and quality service. We offer Honeymoon Suites, Kitche...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ELKINS, Elkins
13 miles away
Welcome to Our Extraordinary Elkins Hotel Nestled in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia, Elkins is a small town with lots of charm and easy access to some of the best outdoor r...

Hampton Inn Elkins, Elkins
14 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 Recreation Near Fairmont, West Virginia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Fairmont, West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Tygart Valley River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Tygart Valley River.
 Whitewater Near Tygart Valley River:
Middle Fork, Barbour County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Audra State Park to Tygart River Confluence)
Middle Fork, Barbour/Randolph County , 5 miles away, Class I-III - 5 miles long (Confluence of Laurel Fork to Audra State Park)
Tygart Valley River, Randolph/Barbour County , 6 miles away, Class II-III+ - 8.4 miles long (Aggregates to confluence with Beaver Creek)
Buckhannon River, Barbour County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 2.3 miles long (Rangoon to Tygart Junction)
Laurel Creek - Tygart Tributary, Barbour County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5.8 miles long (West Virginia 38 to Tygart River)
Teter Creek, Barbour County , 8 miles away, Class IV - 4 miles long (Nestorville to Tygart River)
Tygart Valley River, Barbour County , 9 miles away, Class III-V - 8 miles long (Above Arden to Big Cove Run)
Roaring Creek - Tygart Valley River Tributary, Randolph County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Coalton to confluence of Tygart Valley River above Norton)
Sand Run, Upshur County , 10 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 6.4 miles long (Confluence of Beech Run to confluence of Buckhannon River)
Sandy Creek, Barbour/ Taylor County , 12 miles away, Class III-V - 3.3 miles long (Bridge at Hiram to Tygart Reservoir)
 Ski Areas Near Tygart Valley River:
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 35 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 40 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 42 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 51 miles away, 700 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 60 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 71 miles away, 754 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 74 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 77 miles away, 180 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 82 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 87 miles away, 500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Tygart Valley River:
Days Inn and Suites Elkins, Elkins , 13 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ELKINS, Elkins , 13 miles away
Hampton Inn Elkins, Elkins , 14 miles away
Super 8 Elkins, Elkins , 15 miles away
Hampton Inn Buckhannon, Buckhannon , 18 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Tygart Valley River:
Big Bend - Monongahela National Forest, Elkins, 13 miles away
Blue Bend Rec Area - Monongahela National Forest, Elkins, 13 miles away
Blue Meadow - Monongahela National Forest, Elkins, 13 miles away
 Trails Near Tygart Valley River:
South Haddix Trail, Tucker County , 17 miles away
Pheasant Mountain Trail, Tucker County , 17 miles away
Shingle Tree Trail, Tucker County , 19 miles away

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