West Virginia whitewater, Big Run River Pendleton county, Confluence with Teeter Camp Run to Cherry Grove section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II+     3.7 miles   This section of Big Run River in Pendleton County is 3.7 miles long and has been rated as a class II+ section by American Whitewater. The starting point is not too far from Staunton-Waynesboro, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. There's camping available near Big Run River. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Confluence with Teeter Camp Run to Cherry Grove section is one of them.     The wonderful West Virginia scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This is a somewhat short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. Briefly about the general area: You'll meet a lot of folks   from Circleville here, and do take a hike on the Back Ridge Trail. Put some time aside to spend at Hendrick Farm Spring if you're here at Big Run River. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Big Mountain Trail. All through the summer at Big Run River highs are generally in the 80's. During the moonlight hours it's typically in the 50's. Highs all through the wintertime are mostly in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Big Run River. All the water falling down from the sky makes Big Run River a wet site. Most of the rain falls all through July, and the driest of the months is February. Big Run River, Confluence with Teeter Camp Run to Cherry Grove road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Big Run River.   Whitewater Near Big Run River: Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch, Pendleton County, 1 miles away       Class II-III - 6.3 miles long (Confluence of Laurel Fork and Straight Fork to Cherry Grove) Big Run River, Pendleton County, 2 miles away       Class II+ - 3.7 miles long (Confluence with Teeter Camp Run to Cherry Grove) Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch, Pendleton County, 2 miles away       Class I-II - 9.8 miles long (Cherry Grove to Riverton) Roaring Creek, Preston County, 6 miles away       Class IV - 6.1 miles long (County Road 3-12 to Cheat River) Seneca Creek, Pendleton County, 7 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 13 miles long (Judy Springs to Forest Service Campground) Potomac River - South Branch, Highland County, 7 miles away       Class I-II - 1 miles long (Confluence of Straight Creek to state line) Potomac River - Laurel Fork of North Fork of South Branch, Highland VA: Pendleton WV County, 7 miles away       Class III-IV - 1.5 miles long (State line to confluence of Straight Fork) Gandy Creek, Randolph County, 7 miles away       Class III - 13.6 miles long (Sinks outlet to Cheat River Dry Fork) Potomac River - South Branch, Highland VA/ Pendleton WV County, 8 miles away       Class I-II - 13.4 miles long (state line to CR 23) Laurel Fork, Highland VA : Pendleton WV County, 9 miles away       Class II-III+ - 9.5 miles long (Route 642 to Virginia/West Virginia State line)   Ski Areas Near Big Run River: Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 22 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs Timberline, West Virginia , 24 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs Snowshoe, West Virginia , 33 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs The Homestead, Virginia , 43 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Wisp, Maryland , 52 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs Bryce Resort, Virginia , 55 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs Massanutten, Virginia , 56 miles away, 1110 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs Wintergreen, Virginia , 57 miles away, 1003 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 77 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 80 miles away, 610 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs   Hotels Near Big Run River: Hampton Inn Elkins, Elkins , 25 miles away Super 8 Elkins, Elkins , 25 miles away Iron Road Inn, Elkins , 26 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites ELKINS, Elkins , 27 miles away ELKINS INN AND SUITES, Elkins , 27 miles away   Campgrounds Near Big Run River: Spruce Knob Lake Campground, Randolph County, 5 miles away Gatewood Group Campground, Randolph County, 6 miles away Judy Springs Campground, Pendleton County, 7 miles away   Trails Near Big Run River: Big Mountain Trail, Pendleton , 1 miles away Back Ridge Trail, Pendleton , 3 miles away Gatewood Nature Trail, Pendleton , 4 miles away Middle Mountain Trail, Highland , 5 miles away Huckleberry Trail, Pendleton , 5 miles away   Public Lands Near Big Run River: Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia , 20 miles away Seneca State Forest, West Virginia , 25 miles away Blackwater Falls State Park, West Virginia , 26 miles away   Lakes Near Big Run River Puffenbarger Pond, Augusta , 20 miles away