West Virginia whitewater, Laurel Run Preston county, CR 2 bridge to confluence of Big Sandy Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III(IV)     5.2 miles   The CR 2 bridge to confluence of Big Sandy Creek stretch of Laurel Run in West Virginia is 5.2 miles long and is a class II-III(IV) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The starting point is not too far from Morgantown. The nature scenery of West Virginia and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The     CR 2 bridge to confluence of Big Sandy Creek stretch is the only paddling stretch along Laurel Run. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for that. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in West Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. Briefly about the general area: The Great Gorge   Trail offers hiking at its best, and Ward Thompson Spring is a wonderful place to take a look at while you're at Laurel Run. Here at Laurel Run there are plenty of folks from Bruceton Mills; there's great hiking along the Mile Trail. This river has so much to offer. From a rainfall point of view Laurel Run is a rather common spot. Of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain while February is ordinarily the driest month. During the warmest time of the year at Laurel Run highs are typically in the 80's while overnight lows are regularly in the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's, and night lows in the 20's for Laurel Run.     Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Laurel Run.   Whitewater Near Laurel Run: Little Sandy Creek, Preston County, 1 miles away       Class III-IV - 5.35 miles long (Rt 26 to Big Sandy Creek) Big Sandy Creek, Preston County, 2 miles away       Class III-IV - 5.8 miles long (Bruceton Mills to Rockville) Beaver Creek, Preston County, 3 miles away       Class III-IV - 1.1 miles long (CR 11/1 to confluence with Little Sandy Creek) Big Sandy Creek, Preston WV / Fayette/PA County, 5 miles away       Class I-II - 5 miles long (Pennsylvania-West Virginia State Line to Bruceton Mills) Muddy Creek, Preston County, 5 miles away       Class IV - 2.5 miles long (West Virginia 26 to Cheat River) Big Sandy Creek, Preston County, 6 miles away       Class IV-V - 5.3 miles long (Rockville to Jenkinsburg Bridge) Little Sandy Creek, Preston County, 6 miles away       Class II - 9.3 miles long (Rt. 68 to Route 26) Sovern Run, Preston County, 6 miles away       Class IV - 0.8 miles long (Co. Road 14-3 to Rockville) Fike Run, Fayette County, 6 miles away       Class III-V - 4.8 miles long (to Gibbon Glade Run) Cheat River, Preston County, 8 miles away       Class III-IV - 10.5 miles long (Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Laurel Run: Wisp, Maryland , 19 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 30 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 34 miles away, 610 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs Timberline, West Virginia , 36 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 36 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 42 miles away, 940 foot drop, 5 lifts, 21 runs Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 45 miles away, 180 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Snowshoe, West Virginia , 70 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs Bryce Resort, Virginia , 74 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 82 miles away, 1072 foot drop, 7 lifts, 34 runs   Marinas Near Laurel Run: Sunset Beach Marina, Morgantown , 16 miles away Yough Lake Marina, Addison , 17 miles away Deep Creek Marina, Mc Henry , 20 miles away   Hotels Near Laurel Run: The Preston County Inn, Kingwood , 10 miles away Homestead Inn, Reedsville , 14 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites UNIONTOWN, Uniontown , 16 miles away Lakeview Golf Resort And Spa, Morgantown , 16 miles away Fairfield Inn Uniontown, Uniontown , 16 miles away   Campgrounds Near Laurel Run: Pinhill Campground, Hazelton, 0 miles away Chestnut Ridge Regional Park and Campground, Bruceton Mills, 1 miles away Sand Springs Camping Area Chestnut Ridge Regional Park, Bruceton Mills, 1 miles away   Trails Near Laurel Run: Mile Trail, Fayette , 12 miles away Great Gorge Trail, Fayette , 15 miles away   Public Lands Near Laurel Run: Blackwater Falls State Park, West Virginia , 30 miles away Valley Falls State Park, West Virginia , 34 miles away Tygart Lake State Park, West Virginia , 34 miles away   Golf Courses Near Laurel Run: Uniontown Country Club, Uniontown , 14 miles away Duck Hollow Golf Club, Uniontown , 18 miles away Springdale Golf Club, Uniontown , 18 miles away   Lakes Near Laurel Run Town of Masontown Water Supply D Lake, Preston , 14 miles away Cheat Lake, Monongalia , 16 miles away Deep Creek Lake, Garrett , 18 miles away