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West Virginia whitewater, Tygart Valley River
Randolph
county,
Valley Head to US 219 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II+ 6 miles
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The Valley Head to US 219 section of Tygart Valley River is 6 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II+ section. The starting point is not too far from Clarksburg, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers in |
this state are good for beginners. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The Valley Head to US 219 stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some
| time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The nature scenery of West Virginia and the water flowing gracefully down Tygart Valley River have people coming here.
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about the general area: Cass Railroad State Park is a tremendous location to stretch your legs a bit, and on a delightful day you can take a hike along the Mill Ridge Trail. Gotta ski! Snowshoe is a splendid place to
do that, and if the weather is great, you can go for a hike along the Clay Run Trail. If you come to this river you will have a good time for sure. You'll meet a lot of people from Valley Head here, and places like Monongahela
National Forest are tremendous to explore. Tygart Valley River is a rather wet place frequently with a lot of rainfall. July is the wettest month with most rain; February on the other hand is the driest.
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Tygart Valley River, Valley Head to US 219 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 Tygart Valley River. |
| Whitewater Near Tygart Valley River:
Tygart Valley River, Randolph County, 2 miles away Class II+ - 6 miles long (Valley Head to US 219) |
Tygart Valley River, Randolph County, 2 miles away Class I-II - 9.7 miles long (confluence of Elkwater Fork to Huttonsville) |
Middle Fork, Randolph County, 9 miles away Class II-III - 12.4 miles long (Adolph to confluence with Long Run) |
Elk River, Pocahontas/Randolph County, 11 miles away Class II-III - 10.4 miles long (Slatyfork to Elk Springs) |
Cheat River - Shavers Fork, Pochantas / Randolph County, 11 miles away Class I-III - 11 miles long (US Route 250 to MCamp Groundee Run) |
Elk River - Back Fork, Webster County, 12 miles away Class II-III+ - 8.6 miles long (Confluence of Big Run to Confluence of Sugar Creek) |
Greenbrier River, Pocahontas County, 13 miles away Class I-II - 8.3 miles long (Hosterman to Cass) |
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| Ski Areas Near Tygart Valley River:
Snowshoe, West Virginia
, 9 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs |
The Homestead, Virginia
, 35 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs |
Canaan Valley, West Virginia
, 48 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs |
Timberline, West Virginia
, 50 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs |
Wisp, Maryland
, 70 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs |
Wintergreen, Virginia
, 83 miles away, 1003 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs |
Bryce Resort, Virginia
, 88 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs |
Massanutten, Virginia
, 89 miles away, 1110 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs |
Winterplace, West Virginia
, 92 miles away, 603 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs |
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania
, 93 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs |
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| Hotels Near Tygart Valley River:
Super 8 Elkins, Elkins
, 20 miles away |
Hampton Inn Elkins, Elkins
, 22 miles away |
ELKINS INN AND SUITES, Elkins
, 23 miles away |
Holiday Inn Express & Suites ELKINS, Elkins
, 23 miles away |
Iron Road Inn, Elkins
, 23 miles away |
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| Trails Near Tygart Valley River:
Clay Run Trail, Randolph
, 4 miles away |
Mill Ridge Trail, Randolph
, 4 miles away |
Mowry Run Trail, Randolph
, 5 miles away |
Raven Rocks Trail, Randolph
, 5 miles away |
Whitman Trail, Randolph
, 6 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Tygart Valley River:
Cass Railroad State Park, West Virginia
, 10 miles away |
Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia
, 15 miles away |
Seneca State Forest, West Virginia
, 18 miles away |
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