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West Virginia whitewater, Fields Creek
Preston
county,
West of Browns Mill to confluence of Three Fork Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-IV 3.6 miles
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The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Morgantown. The natural beauty of Preston County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. There's camping available near Fields Creek. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in West Virginia are often easier than in other states, so if you're not from around |
here don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. The West of Browns Mill to confluence
| of Three Fork Creek section of Fields Creek is 3.6 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-IV section. This section is quite short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. This is the only paddling section along Fields Creek. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car.
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about the general area: You'll meet a lot of folks from Arthurdale here. Summertime highs at Fields Creek usually tend to be in the 80's; during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. Throughout the winter highs
are in the 30's, and night lows all through the winter for Fields Creek tend to be in the 10's. Fields Creek gets a common amount of precipitation. Of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain, and February meanwhile is the driest month.
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These outdoors activities are available near Fields Creek. |
| Whitewater Near Fields Creek:
Three Fork Creek, Preston/ Taylor County, 2 miles away Class I-IV - 12 miles long (Close to West Virginia 92 to Thornton) |
Deckers Creek, Preston County, 4 miles away Class IV-V - 1 miles long (Masontown to Preston County line) |
Deckers Creek, Monongalia County, 4 miles away Class I-IV+(V+) - 5.8 miles long (Preston County line to West Virginia 7) |
Bull Run, Preston County, 5 miles away Class V+ - 2.8 miles long (Bull Run to Cheat River) |
Cheat River, Preston/Monongalia County, 7 miles away Class III - 10 miles long (Jenkinsburg Bridge to Cheat Lake) |
Deckers Creek, Monongalia County, 8 miles away Class II-III - 6 miles long (Rt. 7 to Monongahela) |
Morgan Run, Preston County, 8 miles away Class III - 1.6 miles long (Rt. 26 to Cheat River) |
Lick Run, Preston County, 9 miles away Class IV - 2 miles long (CR 59 to Cheat River) |
Clay Run, Monongalia County, 9 miles away Class V+ - 0.5 miles long (Junction with Quarry Run to Cheat Lake) |
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 Fields Creek:
Wisp, Maryland
, 31 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs |
Canaan Valley, West Virginia
, 37 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs |
Timberline, West Virginia
, 38 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs |
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania
, 45 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs |
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania
, 49 miles away, 610 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs |
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania
, 52 miles away, 180 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs |
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 57 miles away, 940 foot drop, 5 lifts, 21 runs |
Snowshoe, West Virginia
, 59 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs |
Bryce Resort, Virginia
, 81 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs |
The Homestead, Virginia
, 82 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs |
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| Marinas Near Fields Creek:
Sunset Beach Marina, Morgantown
, 10 miles away |
Two Rivers Marina & Campground, Dilliner
, 16 miles away |
Tygart Lake Marina, Grafton
, 17 miles away |
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| Hotels Near Fields Creek:
Homestead Inn, Reedsville
, 1 miles away |
Hyatt Place Baltimore/Owings Mills, Owings Mills
, 6 miles away |
The Preston County Inn, Kingwood
, 9 miles away |
Lakeview Golf Resort And Spa, Morgantown
, 10 miles away |
Super 8 Morgantown, Morgantown
, 10 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Fields Creek:
Tygart Lake State Park, West Virginia
, 19 miles away |
Valley Falls State Park, West Virginia
, 19 miles away |
Audra State Park, West Virginia
, 30 miles away |
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| Golf Courses Near Fields Creek:
Paradise Lake Golf Course, Morgantown
, 7 miles away |
Scarlet Oaks Golf Course, Morgantown
, 14 miles away |
Tygart Lake Public Golf Course, Grafton
, 17 miles away |
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| Lakes Near Fields Creek
Town of Masontown Water Supply D Lake, Preston
, 3 miles away |
Cheat Lake, Monongalia
, 12 miles away |
Rock Lake, Marion
, 18 miles away |
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