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West Virginia whitewater, Roaring Creek - Tygart Valley River Tributary
Randolph
county,
Coalton to confluence of Tygart Valley River above Norton section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III-IV 5 miles
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The beautiful scenery of West Virginia and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you |
come because it is a very popular destination. The Coalton to confluence of Tygart Valley River above Norton stretch of Roaring Creek - Tygart Valley River Tributary in West Virginia is 5 miles long and has been determined
| by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. The Coalton to confluence of Tygart Valley River above Norton stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Clarksburg, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. This stretch is mid | |
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length, it's good length for a morning trip. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good spots. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby
campground.
Briefly about the general area: There's good hiking along the Laurel Run Trail, and Broad Hollow is certainly a glorious place to stop at. Everybody loves Audra State Park; magnificent hiking is available
along the Chestnut Ridge Trail. This is a great river. Lots of people from Norton come to Roaring Creek - Tygart Valley River Tributary. Roaring Creek - Tygart Valley River Tributary typically gets a large amount of precipitation.
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Roaring Creek - Tygart Valley River Tributary, Coalton to confluence of Tygart Valley River above Norton road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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These outdoors activities are available near Roaring Creek - Tygart Valley River Tributary. |
| Whitewater Near Roaring Creek - Tygart Valley River Tributary:
Tygart Valley River, Randolph/Barbour County, 4 miles away Class II-III+ - 8.4 miles long (Aggregates to confluence with Beaver Creek) |
Tygart Valley River, Barbour County, 6 miles away Class III-V - 11.8 miles long (Belington to Buckhannon River) |
Middle Fork, Barbour/Randolph County, 8 miles away Class I-III - 5 miles long (Confluence of Laurel Fork to Audra State Park) |
Middle Fork, Barbour County, 10 miles away Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Audra State Park to Tygart River Confluence) |
Middle Fork, Randolph County, 11 miles away Class II-III - 12.4 miles long (Adolph to confluence with Long Run) |
Buckhannon River, Barbour County, 13 miles away Class I-II - 2.3 miles long (Rangoon to Tygart Junction) |
Sand Run, Upshur County, 13 miles away Class I-II(III) - 6.4 miles long (Confluence of Beech Run to confluence of Buckhannon River) |
Teter Creek, Barbour County, 13 miles away Class IV - 4 miles long (Nestorville to Tygart River) |
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| Ski Areas Near Roaring Creek - Tygart Valley River Tributary:
Snowshoe, West Virginia
, 27 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs |
Canaan Valley, West Virginia
, 37 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs |
Timberline, West Virginia
, 39 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs |
The Homestead, Virginia
, 52 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs |
Wisp, Maryland
, 54 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs |
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania
, 75 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs |
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania
, 78 miles away, 610 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs |
Bryce Resort, Virginia
, 83 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs |
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania
, 85 miles away, 180 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs |
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 87 miles away, 940 foot drop, 5 lifts, 21 runs |
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| Hotels Near Roaring Creek - Tygart Valley River Tributary:
ELKINS INN AND SUITES, Elkins
, 7 miles away |
Super 8 Elkins, Elkins
, 7 miles away |
Holiday Inn Express & Suites ELKINS, Elkins
, 7 miles away |
Iron Road Inn, Elkins
, 8 miles away |
Hampton Inn Elkins, Elkins
, 8 miles away |
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| Trails Near Roaring Creek - Tygart Valley River Tributary:
Chestnut Ridge Trail, Randolph
, 12 miles away |
Laurel Run Trail, Randolph
, 12 miles away |
McGee Run Trail, Randolph
, 13 miles away |
Yokum Hunter Access Trail, Randolph
, 13 miles away |
Crouch Hunter Access Trail, Randolph
, 14 miles away |
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