West Virginia whitewater, Buckhannon River - Left Fork of Right Fork Upshur Randolph county, Helvetia to Newlonton section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     7 miles   The Helvetia to Newlonton section of Buckhannon River - Left Fork of Right Fork is 7 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III section. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Clarksburg, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in West Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding.     Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Helvetia to Newlonton stretch is just one of many. The nature scenery of West Virginia and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem 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 in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. There's camping available near Buckhannon River - Left Fork of   Right Fork. Briefly about the general area: Going for a hike on the Wilderness Trail is always a good adventure; you're sure to run into some great folks from Pickens here. Holly River State Park is a wonderful place to stop at on a gorgeous day, and you can go for a hike on the Rich Mountain Trail. If you come to this river you will have a good time for sure. All the water falling down from the sky makes Buckhannon River - Left Fork of Right Fork a wet location. July is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month is October. Summer brings highs in the 80's to Buckhannon River - Left Fork of Right Fork, and all through the night it cools down to the 50's. Buckhannon River - Left Fork of Right Fork, Helvetia to Newlonton 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 Buckhannon River - Left Fork of Right Fork.   Whitewater Near Buckhannon River - Left Fork of Right Fork: Buckhannon River - Left Fork of Right Fork, Upshur/ Randolph County, 2 miles away       Class II-III - 7 miles long (Helvetia to Newlonton) Buckhannon River, Upshur County, 3 miles away       Class I-III - 9.4 miles long (Alexander to Tenmile) Buckhannon - Right Fork, Upshur/ Randolph County, 4 miles away       Class II-III+ - 13.7 miles long (Pickens to Alexander) Little Kanawha River, Upshur County, 6 miles away       Class I-III - 6.7 miles long (Holly Grove to Arlington) Buckhannon River - Left Fork, Upshur/ Randolph County, 6 miles away       Class II-III - 8.9 miles long (Star to Alexander) Buckhannon River, Upshur County, 8 miles away       Class III-IV - 4.7 miles long (Tenmile to Sago) Elk River - Back Fork, Webster County, 8 miles away       Class II-III+ - 8.6 miles long (Confluence of Big Run to Confluence of Sugar Creek) Little Kanawha River, Upshur County, 10 miles away       Class III-V - 5.4 miles long (Arlington to Ingo) Sugar Creek, Webster County, 10 miles away       Class II-III(IV) - 1.8 miles long (Confluence of Little Sugar Creek to confluence of Back Fork of Elk) Mill Creek - Tygart Valley River Tributary, Randolph County, 12 miles away       Class II-III - 7.1 miles long (Kumbrabow State Forest to Mill Creek)   Ski Areas Near Buckhannon River - Left Fork of Right Fork: Snowshoe, West Virginia , 23 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs The Homestead, Virginia , 48 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 57 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs Timberline, West Virginia , 59 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs Wisp, Maryland , 74 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs Winterplace, West Virginia , 87 miles away, 603 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 95 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 98 miles away, 610 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs Wintergreen, Virginia , 98 miles away, 1003 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 100 miles away, 180 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs   Hotels Near Buckhannon River - Left Fork of Right Fork: Hampton Inn Buckhannon, Buckhannon , 13 miles away Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Buckhannon, Buckhannon , 15 miles away Serenity Now, Snowshoe , 18 miles away Quality Inn Weston, Weston , 21 miles away Super 8 Weston WV, Weston , 21 miles away   Campgrounds Near Buckhannon River - Left Fork of Right Fork: Pioneer Campground, French Creek, 6 miles away Kumbrabow State Forest, Mill Creek, 11 miles away Holly River State Park, Hacker Valley, 11 miles away   Trails Near Buckhannon River - Left Fork of Right Fork: Wilderness Trail, Webster , 8 miles away Rich Mountain Trail, Randolph , 9 miles away Reverie Trail, Webster , 9 miles away Whitman Trail, Randolph , 10 miles away Salt Lick Trail, Webster , 10 miles away   Public Lands Near Buckhannon River - Left Fork of Right Fork: Holly River State Park, West Virginia , 8 miles away Audra State Park, West Virginia , 20 miles away Cass Railroad State Park, West Virginia , 25 miles away   Golf Courses Near Buckhannon River - Left Fork of Right Fork: Buckhannon Country Club, Buckhannon , 11 miles away Riverbend Golf Club, Buckhannon , 14 miles away Mountain View Golf Course, Webster Springs , 18 miles away   Lakes Near Buckhannon River - Left Fork of Right Fork Stonecoal Reservoir, Lewis , 18 miles away