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West Virginia whitewater, Pringle Run
Preston
county,
Above Falls to Cheat River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS IV-V+ 0.5 miles
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Whitewater rafting and kayaking in West Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers in this state are not very demanding. This stretch of Pringle Run is 0.5 miles long and is a class IV-V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The nature scenery of West Virginia and the cool fresh water beats anything. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. |
The put-in is not too far from Morgantown, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Above Falls to Cheat River section
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Briefly about the general area: There are plenty of people from Kingwood here at Pringle Run. The amount | |
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of precipitation that falls at Pringle Run is close to the national average. Most of the rain falls throughout July while February is usually the driest month. During the summer at Pringle Run highs are generally in the
80's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 60's. All through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 30's while Pringle Run overnight low temperatures during the winter are in the 10's.
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Pringle Run, Above Falls to Cheat River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
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These outdoors activities are available near Pringle Run. |
| Whitewater Near Pringle Run:
Pringle Run, Preston County, 0 miles away Class IV-V+ - 0.5 miles long (Above Falls to Cheat River) |
Lick Run, Preston County, 1 miles away Class IV - 2 miles long (CR 59 to Cheat River) |
Morgan Run, Preston County, 2 miles away Class III - 1.6 miles long (Rt. 26 to Cheat River) |
Cheat River, Preston County, 4 miles away Class II-III - 5 miles long (Below Rowlesburg to above Albright Power Dam) |
Green's Run, Preston County, 4 miles away Class III - 2.2 miles long (CR 52 to Cheat River) |
Cheat River, Preston County, 5 miles away Class III-IV - 10.5 miles long (Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge) |
Saltlick Creek, Preston County, 5 miles away Class III - 4 miles long (Amblersburg to Rowlesburg) |
Buffalo Creek, Preston County, 8 miles away Class III - 4.9 miles long (West Virginia 72 to Macomber) |
Elsey Run, Preston County, 8 miles away Class V+ - 3.4 miles long (from county road to Cheat River) |
Muddy Creek, Preston County, 8 miles away Class IV - 2.5 miles long (West Virginia 26 to Cheat River) |
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| Ski Areas Near Pringle Run:
Wisp, Maryland
, 24 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs |
Canaan Valley, West Virginia
, 28 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs |
Timberline, West Virginia
, 28 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs |
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania
, 42 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs |
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania
, 46 miles away, 610 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs |
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 54 miles away, 940 foot drop, 5 lifts, 21 runs |
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania
, 57 miles away, 180 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs |
Snowshoe, West Virginia
, 57 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs |
Bryce Resort, Virginia
, 72 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs |
The Homestead, Virginia
, 78 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs |
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| Hotels Near Pringle Run:
The Preston County Inn, Kingwood
, 3 miles away |
Hyatt Place Baltimore/Owings Mills, Owings Mills
, 7 miles away |
Homestead Inn, Reedsville
, 9 miles away |
Lakeview Golf Resort And Spa, Morgantown
, 17 miles away |
Holiday Inn Express MORGANTOWN, Morgantown
, 19 miles away |
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| Trails Near Pringle Run:
Shingle Tree Trail, Tucker
, 16 miles away |
Pheasant Mountain Trail, Tucker
, 17 miles away |
Shingle Tree Run Trail, Tucker
, 17 miles away |
South Haddix Trail, Tucker
, 18 miles away |
Canyon Rim Trail, Tucker
, 19 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Pringle Run:
Blackwater Falls State Park, West Virginia
, 21 miles away |
Tygart Lake State Park, West Virginia
, 24 miles away |
Valley Falls State Park, West Virginia
, 27 miles away |
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| Golf Courses Near Pringle Run:
Paradise Lake Golf Course, Morgantown
, 16 miles away |
Golf Holly Meadows Golf Course, Parsons
, 17 miles away |
Oakland Golf Club, Oakland
, 20 miles away |
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| Lakes Near Pringle Run
Town of Masontown Water Supply D Lake, Preston
, 11 miles away |
Cheat Lake, Monongalia
, 20 miles away |
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