West Virginia whitewater, Sand Run Upshur county, Confluence of Beech Run to confluence of Buckhannon River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II(III)     6.4 miles   The starting location is a short drive from Clarksburg, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The wonderful Upshur County scenery and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This stretch of Sand Run in Upshur County is 6.4 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II(III) section by American Whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area     you'll find lots of paddling rivers. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. 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. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Confluence of Beech Run to confluence of Buckhannon River section is one of them. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so better not forget that lots of rivers in this state are good for beginners. This section   is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: While you're here at Sand Run you will meet lots of folks from nearby Volga. Don't leave Sand Run without first paying a visit to Excelsior School Spring; don't leave without visiting Audra State Park. This is such a great river. Through the days of summer at Sand Run temperatures are ordinarily in the 80's. Summer night lows sink down to the 50's. During the wintertime this place gets highs in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Sand Run. Sand Run, Confluence of Beech Run to confluence of Buckhannon River 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 Sand Run.   Whitewater Near Sand Run: Sand Run, Upshur County, 2 miles away       Class I-II(III) - 6.4 miles long (Confluence of Beech Run to confluence of Buckhannon River) Buckhannon River, Barbour County, 5 miles away       Class I-II - 2.3 miles long (Rangoon to Tygart Junction) Middle Fork, Barbour County, 6 miles away       Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Audra State Park to Tygart River Confluence) Middle Fork, Barbour/Randolph County, 6 miles away       Class I-III - 5 miles long (Confluence of Laurel Fork to Audra State Park) Buckhannon River, Upshur County, 7 miles away       Class III-IV - 4.7 miles long (Tenmile to Sago) Buckhannon River, Upshur County, 13 miles away       Class I-III - 9.4 miles long (Alexander to Tenmile) Roaring Creek - Tygart Valley River Tributary, Randolph County, 13 miles away       Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Coalton to confluence of Tygart Valley River above Norton) Tygart Valley River, Randolph/Barbour County, 13 miles away       Class II-III+ - 8.4 miles long (Aggregates to confluence with Beaver Creek) Tygart Valley River, Barbour County, 14 miles away       Class III-V - 11.8 miles long (Belington to Buckhannon River) Little Kanawha River, Upshur County, 14 miles away       Class I-III - 6.7 miles long (Holly Grove to Arlington)   Ski Areas Near Sand Run: Snowshoe, West Virginia , 33 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 49 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs Timberline, West Virginia , 51 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs The Homestead, Virginia , 58 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Wisp, Maryland , 62 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 80 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 84 miles away, 610 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 84 miles away, 180 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 92 miles away, 940 foot drop, 5 lifts, 21 runs Bryce Resort, Virginia , 96 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs   Hotels Near Sand Run: Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Buckhannon, Buckhannon , 6 miles away Hampton Inn Buckhannon, Buckhannon , 7 miles away Hilton Garden Inn Clarksburg, Clarksburg , 18 miles away TownePlace Suites Bridgeport Clarksburg, Bridgeport , 18 miles away SpringHill Suites Bridgeport Clarksburg, Bridgeport , 18 miles away   Campgrounds Near Sand Run: Audra State Park, Buckhannon, 5 miles away Stonecoal Campground, Buckhannon, 9 miles away Pioneer Campground, French Creek, 12 miles away   Trails Near Sand Run: Raven Rocks Trail, Randolph , 19 miles away Rich Mountain Trail, Randolph , 19 miles away Whitman Trail, Randolph , 20 miles away Mill Ridge Trail, Randolph , 20 miles away Clay Run Trail, Randolph , 20 miles away   Public Lands Near Sand Run: Audra State Park, West Virginia , 6 miles away Tygart Lake State Park, West Virginia , 16 miles away Holly River State Park, West Virginia , 21 miles away   Golf Courses Near Sand Run: Buckhannon Country Club, Buckhannon , 5 miles away Riverbend Golf Club, Buckhannon , 6 miles away Bel Meadow Golf Club, Mount Clare , 17 miles away   Lakes Near Sand Run Stonecoal Reservoir, Lewis , 16 miles away