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West Virginia whitewater, Elk River - Old Field Fork
Pocahontas
county,
Confluence of Crooked Fork to Slaty Fork section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-III 8.2 miles
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The scenic beauty of West Virginia and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Clarksburg, as you can see on the road map further down. The average West Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections in this state are pretty easy. |
And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Confluence of Crooked Fork to Slaty Fork stretch is just one of many. This stretch of Elk River - Old Field Fork
| is 8.2 miles long and it is classified as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because | |
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these hotels fill up quick.
Briefly about the general area: If you're here, you might as well pop by Pleasant Valley; the best way to spend a winter day is on the slopes of close by Snowshoe. Going for a hike
on the Tea Creek Mountain Trail is always a good adventure. Cass Railroad State Park is a perfect place to take a look at, and nearby you find the Gauley Mountain Trail which is a great hiking trail. People from Slatyfork
love to come to Elk River - Old Field Fork, and a short tour to Helen V Hannah Spring is always worthwhile. Watoga State Park is a glorious place. All the water falling down from the sky makes Elk River - Old Field Fork a wet location.
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Elk River - Old Field Fork, Confluence of Crooked Fork to Slaty Fork road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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These outdoors activities are available near Elk River - Old Field Fork. |
| Whitewater Near Elk River - Old Field Fork:
Elk River, Pocahontas/Randolph County, 3 miles away Class II-III - 10.4 miles long (Slatyfork to Elk Springs) |
Elk River - Old Field Fork, Pocahontas County, 3 miles away Class I-III - 8.2 miles long (Confluence of Crooked Fork to Slaty Fork) |
Tea Creek, Pocahontas County, 6 miles away Class IV-V - 2.9 miles long (Confluence of Right Fork to confluence with Williams River) |
Williams River, Pocahontas/Webster County, 8 miles away Class III-IV - 11 miles long (Tea Creek to Three Forks of Williams) |
Greenbrier River, Pocahontas County, 8 miles away Class I-II - 9.9 miles long (Laurel Run to Marlinton) |
Gauley River, Webster County, 9 miles away Class II-III - 9.5 miles long (Confluence with South Fork to confluence with Turkey Fork) |
Greenbrier River, Pocahontas County, 10 miles away Class I-II - 8.7 miles long (Clover Lick to Laurel Run) |
Tygart Valley River, Randolph County, 11 miles away Class II+ - 6 miles long (Valley Head to US 219) |
Leatherwood Creek, Webster County, 11 miles away Class III-IV - 3.3 miles long (Forks of creek to Bergoo) |
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| Ski Areas Near Elk River - Old Field Fork:
Snowshoe, West Virginia
, 9 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs |
The Homestead, Virginia
, 28 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs |
Canaan Valley, West Virginia
, 59 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs |
Timberline, West Virginia
, 61 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs |
Winterplace, West Virginia
, 81 miles away, 603 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs |
Wisp, Maryland
, 83 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs |
Wintergreen, Virginia
, 85 miles away, 1003 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs |
Massanutten, Virginia
, 94 miles away, 1110 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs |
Bryce Resort, Virginia
, 96 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs |
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| Hotels Near Elk River - Old Field Fork:
Serenity Now, Snowshoe
, 26 miles away |
The Omni Homestead Resort, Hot Springs
, 28 miles away |
Super 8 Elkins, Elkins
, 32 miles away |
Baymont Inn & Suites Covington, Covington
, 33 miles away |
Hampton Inn Buckhannon, Buckhannon
, 33 miles away |
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| Trails Near Elk River - Old Field Fork:
Gauley Mountain Trail, Pocahontas
, 3 miles away |
Tea Creek Mountain Trail, Pocahontas
, 6 miles away |
Tea Creek Trail, Pocahontas
, 6 miles away |
Williams River Trail, Pocahontas
, 7 miles away |
Buckeye Trail, Pocahontas
, 11 miles away |
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