West Virginia whitewater, Lunice Creek - North Fork Grant county, Confluence of Shell Run to confluence of North Fork and South Fork section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     6 miles   The natural beauty of West Virginia and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in West Virginia are often more forgiving than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the rivers in this state are not very demanding. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Cumberland, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page.     The Confluence of Shell Run to confluence of North Fork and South Fork stretch of Lunice Creek - North Fork is 6 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-III section of whitewater. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. The Confluence of Shell Run to confluence of North Fork and South Fork section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good places.   The campgrounds here at Lunice Creek - North Fork are pretty good. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. Briefly about the general area: There's tremendous hiking along the Loop Trail, and Lunice Creek - North Fork is a place with many visitors from Maysville. If you feel like a little side journey, try Opossum Hollow, and don't leave Lunice Creek - North Fork without first going for a hike along the North Fork Mountain Trail. This is a great river. High temperatures at Lunice Creek - North Fork during the long summer days are in the 70's. Lunice Creek - North Fork, Confluence of Shell Run to confluence of North Fork and South Fork 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 Lunice Creek - North Fork.   Whitewater Near Lunice Creek - North Fork: Lunice Creek, Grant County, 2 miles away       Class I-II - 7.3 miles long (West Virginia 42 to US220) Lunice Creek - North Fork, Grant County, 2 miles away       Class I-III - 6 miles long (Confluence of Shell Run to confluence of North Fork and South Fork) Patterson Creek - North Fork, Grant County, 5 miles away       Class I-III - 8.2 miles long (Scherr to Dam) Potomac River - South Branch, Grant/ Hardy County, 6 miles away       Class I-II - 18.8 miles long (US 220 South of Petersburg to US 220 North of Moorefield) Stony River, Grant County, 10 miles away       Class III+ - 7.6 miles long (Vepco Dam to Route 50) Stony River, Grant County, 12 miles away       Class III-IV - 6.7 miles long (Route 50 to North Branch of Potomac River) Abram Creek, Mineral/Grant County, 12 miles away       Class II-IV - 8.7 miles long (US 50 to confluence of North Branch of Potomac River) Potomac River - South Branch, Grant County, 13 miles away       Class I-II(III) - 16 miles long (Big Bend Campground to US220) Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch, Hardy County, 13 miles away       Class I-II - 12.2 miles long (Confluence of Shooks Run to Confluence of South Branch) Potomac River - South Branch, Hardy/ Hampshire County, 13 miles away       Class I-II - 11 miles long (US 220 Bridge north of Moorefield to Harmison's Landing)   Ski Areas Near Lunice Creek - North Fork: Timberline, West Virginia , 17 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 20 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs Wisp, Maryland , 29 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs Bryce Resort, Virginia , 31 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs Massanutten, Virginia , 46 miles away, 1110 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 51 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 52 miles away, 610 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 57 miles away, 940 foot drop, 5 lifts, 21 runs Wintergreen, Virginia , 65 miles away, 1003 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs Snowshoe, West Virginia , 68 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs   Hotels Near Lunice Creek - North Fork: Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Keyser, Keyser , 19 miles away Inn At Deep Creek, Oakland , 25 miles away Wisp Resort, McHenry , 29 miles away Quality Inn Deep Creek Lake, McHenry , 29 miles away Comfort Inn Grantsville, Grantsville , 32 miles away   Campgrounds Near Lunice Creek - North Fork: Riverside Cabins and RV Park (Formerly Scott's Cabins and RV Park), Fisher, 10 miles away Red Creek Campground, Tucker County, 12 miles away Big Bend - Monongahela National Forest, Elkins, 13 miles away   Trails Near Lunice Creek - North Fork: North Fork Mountain Trail, Grant , 9 miles away Loop Trail, Grant , 13 miles away Redman Trail, Grant , 13 miles away Blackbird Knob Trail, Tucker , 14 miles away South Branch Trail, Pendleton , 16 miles away   Public Lands Near Lunice Creek - North Fork: Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 54 miles away Lost River State Park, West Virginia , 20 miles away Blackwater Falls State Park, West Virginia , 24 miles away   Golf Courses Near Lunice Creek - North Fork: Capon Springs & Farms, Capon Springs , 1 miles away Valley View Golf Course, Moorefield , 12 miles away Polish Pines Golf Club, Keyser , 20 miles away   Lakes Near Lunice Creek - North Fork Mount Storm Lake, Grant , 10 miles away