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West Virginia whitewater, Daugherty Run
Preston
county,
Co. Road 3-12 to Cheat River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS V 6 miles
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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.
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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.
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Daugherty Run, Co. Road 3-12 to Cheat River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
 Detailed Map
Stats
 Stats for this river stretch
Weather
 Local weather forecast
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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) |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Lakes Near Daugherty Run
Deep Creek Lake, Garrett
, 14 miles away |
Town of Masontown Water Supply D Lake, Preston
, 16 miles away |
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