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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.

   

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OUTDOORS
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

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