West Virginia whitewater, Waites Run Hardy county, Wilson Cove to West Virginia 55 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     6.8 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in West Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that quite a few of the sections in this state are pretty easy. This stretch of Waites Run in West Virginia is 6.8 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-IV section. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Winchester, there's a road map further down the page with more     info on that. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. The natural beauty of West Virginia and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Wilson Cove to West Virginia 55 section is one of them. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length   for a morning trip. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: The peaks of the Great North Mountain dominate the scenery of this vicinity. Richard Farm Spring is an inspiring place to pop by during your stay, and Waites Run is not far at all from Wardensville. A river like this is too good to miss. There's good hiking along the Halfmoon Lookout Trail, and a short tour to Wardensville Spring is always worthwhile. Don't leave Waites Run without first going for a hike along the Peer Trail. The amount of rain that falls at Waites Run is close to the national average. Waites Run, Wilson Cove to West Virginia 55 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 Waites Run.   Whitewater Near Waites Run: Waites Run, Hardy County, 2 miles away       Class II-IV - 6.8 miles long (Wilson Cove to West Virginia 55) Lost River, Hardy County, 5 miles away       Class II-III(IV) - 6 miles long (West Virginia 55/259 to West Virginia 259) Trout Run, Hardy County, 6 miles away       Class II-IV - 7 miles long (Halfmoon Trail to West Virginia 55/259 bridge) Cedar Creek, Shenandoah / Frederick County, 8 miles away       Class II - 9 miles long (Above Route 55) North River, Hardy/ Hampshire County, 11 miles away       Class II-IV - 4.5 miles long (Grassy Lick Run to Rio at West Virginia 29 bridge) Cedar Creek, Shenandoah/ Frederick County, 11 miles away       Class I-II - 20 miles long (Route 55 to Route 11) Stony Creek - North fork Shenandoah Tributary, Shenandoah County, 12 miles away       Class I-III - 15.5 miles long (Liberty Furnace to North Fork Shenandoah) Tearcoat Creek, Hampshire County, 13 miles away       Class II-III - 3.9 miles long (US 50 Close to Pleasantdale to confluence of North River) Back Creek - Potomac Tributary, Frederick County, 15 miles away       Class II-III - 6 miles long (Route 704 bridge to Route 50) Lost River, Hampshire County, 16 miles away       Class I-II - 15 miles long (Lost River to West Virginia 55/259)   Ski Areas Near Waites Run: Bryce Resort, Virginia , 17 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs Massanutten, Virginia , 37 miles away, 1110 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs Timberline, West Virginia , 56 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 58 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs Wisp, Maryland , 60 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs Wintergreen, Virginia , 66 miles away, 1003 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 67 miles away, 1072 foot drop, 7 lifts, 34 runs Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 71 miles away, 610 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 72 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 72 miles away, 940 foot drop, 5 lifts, 21 runs   Hotels Near Waites Run: Comfort Inn Woodstock, Woodstock , 10 miles away Holiday Inn Express WOODSTOCK-SHENANDOAH VALLEY, Woodstock , 10 miles away Hampton Inn And Suites Woodstock, Woodstock , 10 miles away Econo Lodge Woodstock, Woodstock , 11 miles away Ramada Strasburg, Strasburg , 17 miles away   Campgrounds Near Waites Run: Hawk Campground, Hampshire County, 7 miles away Wolf Gap, Lost City, 10 miles away Short Mountain Wildlife Management Area, Delray, 10 miles away   Trails Near Waites Run: Peer Trail, Hardy , 4 miles away Halfmoon Lookout Trail, Hardy , 4 miles away Little Sluice Mountain Trail, Shenandoah , 6 miles away Fetzer Gap Trail, Shenandoah , 6 miles away Mill Mountain Trail, Shenandoah , 6 miles away   Public Lands Near Waites Run: Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 23 miles away Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Harpers Ferry - WV , 58 miles away Shenandoah River Andy Guest State Park, Virginia , 22 miles away Lost River State Park, West Virginia , 22 miles away Cacapon State Park, West Virginia , 32 miles away   Golf Courses Near Waites Run: Bryce Golf Course, Basye , 17 miles away Glade Springs Resort Golf Course, Daniels , 19 miles away   Lakes Near Waites Run Warden Lake, Hardy , 5 miles away Woodstock Reservoir, Shenandoah , 13 miles away Lake Laura, Shenandoah , 19 miles away