West Virginia whitewater - Tygart Valley River, Taylor/ Marion County

Taylor/ Marion county, Valley Falls to Hammond section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV     1.5 miles
  The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. The wonderful West Virginia scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Tygart Valley River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The starting point is not too far from Fairmont, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. This section is
    quite short so no need to bring snacks. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The Valley Falls to
Hammond section of Tygart Valley River in Taylor/ Marion County is 1.5 miles long and it is classified as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places.

Briefly about the general area:
A good deal of rainfall falls at Tygart Valley River; July is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest of the months is February. Summer at Tygart Valley River comes with high temperatures in the 80's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures
 
descend down into the 60's. Through the winter highs are in the 30's while Tygart Valley River nighttime low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 10's.

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

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV
Length: 1.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.38083
Longitude: -80.07778

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.40777
Longitude: -80.11723

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Current weather conditions at Tygart Valley River, West Virginia
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Local climate location: FAIRMONT 6 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Holiday Inn Fairmont,Wv, Fairmont
5 miles away
Let the top notch staff at the Holiday Inn Hotel Fairmont, West Virginia pamper you from check-in until check-out. Our full-service hotel is ideal for business and leisure travelers alike. The famil...

Fairmont Super 8 Motel, Fairmont
5 miles away
Welcome to the Super 8 Fairmont. We are conveniently located of I79 at exit 133. We have a 24 hour front desk and free coffee in the lobby. We are 21 miles South of Morgantown, WV. Additionally we of...

Comfort Inn & Suites, Fairmont
6 miles away
Conveniently located to FBI Center, NASA Hi Tech Consortium, Fairmount College, WVU, Ruby Memorial Hospital, Pricketts Fort State Park, motor cross, skiing, and rafting. Hotel has a 100 people capacit...



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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:
Whiteday Creek, Taylor Monongalia Marion County , 8 miles away, Class I-III - 10.7 miles long (Confluence of Cherry Run to Monongahela River)
Sandy Creek, Barbour/ Taylor County , 12 miles away, Class III-V - 3.3 miles long (Bridge at Hiram to Tygart Reservoir)
Tygart Valley River, Barbour County , 13 miles away, Class III-V - 8 miles long (Above Arden to Big Cove Run)
Laurel Creek - Tygart Tributary, Barbour County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5.8 miles long (West Virginia 38 to Tygart River)
Sandy Creek, Barbour/ Taylor/ Preston County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 5.1 miles long (Bridge on West Virginia 92 to bridge at Hiram)
Three Fork Creek, Preston/ Taylor County , 15 miles away, Class I-IV - 12 miles long (Close to West Virginia 92 to Thornton)
Teter Creek, Barbour County , 17 miles away, Class IV - 4 miles long (Nestorville to Tygart River)
Buckhannon River, Barbour County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 2.3 miles long (Rangoon to Tygart Junction)
Deckers Creek, Monongalia County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Rt. 7 to Monongahela)
Tygart Valley River, Barbour County , 18 miles away, Class III-V - 11.8 miles long (Belington to Buckhannon River)
 Ski Areas Near Tygart Valley River:
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 51 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 52 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 52 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 53 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 62 miles away, 180 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 65 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 68 miles away, 610 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 76 miles away, 940 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 78 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 97 miles away, 500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Tygart Valley River:
Holiday Inn Fairmont,Wv, Fairmont , 5 miles away
Fairmont Super 8 Motel, Fairmont , 5 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, Fairmont , 6 miles away
Fairfield Inn And Suites Fairmont, Fairmont , 7 miles away
Days Inn Fairmont, Fairmont , 7 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Tygart Valley River:
Tygart River Camping Area, Grafton, 5 miles away
Whisper Mountain Campground, Roanoke, 6 miles away
Prickett's Creek Campground, Fairmont, 9 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Tygart Valley River:
Tygart Lake Public Golf Course, Grafton , 5 miles away
Apple Valley Country Club, Fairmont , 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Tygart Valley River

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