West Virginia whitewater, Daugherty Run Preston county, Co. Road 3-12 to Cheat River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     6 miles   The average West Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The put-in is not too far from Morgantown, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The scenic beauty of West Virginia and the water flowing gracefully down Daugherty Run beats anything.     Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This section of Daugherty Run in West Virginia is 6 miles long and it is classified as a class V section by American Whitewater. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. Briefly about the general   area: The dominant characteristic in the vicinity is the Briery Mountains; you'll most likely meet some people from Terra Alta here. An average amount of rain falls at Daugherty Run. Of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain, and February is when it's the driest. During the warm months at Daugherty Run temperatures are generally in the 80's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's, and all through the dark hours in the wintertime at Daugherty Run temperatures dip to the 20's. Daugherty Run, Co. Road 3-12 to Cheat River 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 Daugherty Run.   Whitewater Near Daugherty Run: Elsey Run, Preston County, 1 miles away       Class V+ - 3.4 miles long (from county road to Cheat River) Daugherty Run, Preston County, 3 miles away       Class V - 6 miles long (Co. Road 3-12 to Cheat River) Cheat River, Preston County, 4 miles away       Class III-IV - 10.5 miles long (Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge) Muddy Creek, Preston County, 5 miles away       Class IV - 2.5 miles long (West Virginia 26 to Cheat River) Muddy Creek, Preston County, 5 miles away       Class II-III - 11.5 miles long (Orr to Route 26) Saltlick Creek, Preston County, 5 miles away       Class III - 4 miles long (Amblersburg to Rowlesburg) Green's Run, Preston County, 6 miles away       Class III - 2.2 miles long (CR 52 to Cheat River) Beaver Creek, Preston County, 8 miles away       Class III-IV - 1.1 miles long (CR 11/1 to confluence with Little Sandy Creek) Morgan Run, Preston County, 8 miles away       Class III - 1.6 miles long (Rt. 26 to Cheat River) Pringle Run, Preston County, 9 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 0.5 miles long (Above Falls to Cheat River)   Ski Areas Near Daugherty Run: Wisp, Maryland , 16 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs Timberline, West Virginia , 27 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 28 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 35 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 38 miles away, 610 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 46 miles away, 940 foot drop, 5 lifts, 21 runs Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 54 miles away, 180 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Snowshoe, West Virginia , 63 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs Bryce Resort, Virginia , 67 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs Massanutten, Virginia , 81 miles away, 1110 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs   Marinas Near Daugherty Run: Deep Creek Marina, Mc Henry , 17 miles away Yough Lake Marina, Addison , 20 miles away   Hotels Near Daugherty Run: The Preston County Inn, Kingwood , 7 miles away Homestead Inn, Reedsville , 15 miles away Hyatt Place Baltimore/Owings Mills, Owings Mills , 15 miles away Wisp Resort, McHenry , 15 miles away Quality Inn Deep Creek Lake, McHenry , 16 miles away   Campgrounds Near Daugherty Run: Albright Campground, Albright, 5 miles away Pine Hill Campground, Bruceton Mills, 7 miles away Alyeska-Big Bear Lake, Bruceton Mills, 8 miles away   Public Lands Near Daugherty Run: Blackwater Falls State Park, West Virginia , 21 miles away Tygart Lake State Park, West Virginia , 32 miles away Valley Falls State Park, West Virginia , 34 miles away   Golf Courses Near Daugherty Run: Oakland Golf Club, Oakland , 13 miles away Evening Breeze Golf Course, Oakland , 17 miles away   Lakes Near Daugherty Run Deep Creek Lake, Garrett , 14 miles away Town of Masontown Water Supply D Lake, Preston , 16 miles away