White Water Rafting and Kayaking in Mountaineer Country

Hit the Wild and Wonderful Rapids!

Whitewater kayaking in West Virginia

From beginner to advanced, a white water adventure awaits you! Located right here in Mountaineer Country, you will find class three or better rapids. Skilled guides will ensure an invigorating, memorable and safe experience down the river. Self-guided tours are available for those with previous rafting experience. Book group trips Spring through Fall.


Ready to Hike Like A Pro?

As the 3rd most forested state, West Virginia is the perfect place to see fall color. To help you explore the more than 1,500+ miles of trails within the state, we have teamed up with AllTrails, the #1 hiking app. Click the button below to start traversing the trails of West Virginia.

Discover WV Hikes


Cheat Narrows

Difficulty: II-III
Length: 3 Miles
Location: Below Rowlesburg to Above Alright Power Dam

TAKE OUT

39.417000 ,-79.688004

PUT IN

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Cheat Canyon

Difficulty: III-IV
Length: 9.5 Miles
Location: Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge

TAKE OUT

39.595501 ,-79.748001

PUT IN

39.494701 ,-79.644501


Sandy Creek

Difficulty: III-V
Length: 3.3 Miles
Location: Bridge at Hiram to Tygart Reservoir

TAKE OUT

39.273602 ,-79.959099

PUT IN

39.293098 ,-79.932503


Big Sandy Creek

Difficulty: I-II
Length: 7.5 Miles
Location: PA-WV Stateline to Bruceton Mills

TAKE OUT

39.672222 ,-79.641670

PUT IN

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Little Sandy Creek

Difficulty: III-IV
Length: 4.8 Miles
Location: RT 26 to Big Sandy Creek

TAKE OUT

39.627411 ,-79.698662

PUT IN

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Bull Run

Difficulty: V+
Length: 1 Miles
Location: Bull Run to Cheat River

TAKE OUT

39.601002 ,-79.758202

PUT IN

39.570900 ,-79.776299


Clay Run

Difficulty: V+
Length: 0.5 Miles
Location: Junction with Quarry Run to Cheat Lake

TAKE OUT

39.657200 ,-79.844002

PUT IN

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Deckers Creek

Difficulty: IV-V
Length: 1 Miles
Location: Masontown to Preston Co. Line

TAKE OUT

39.567299 ,-79.833298

PUT IN

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Daughtry Run

Difficulty: V
Length: 6 Miles
Location: Co. RD 3-12 to Cheat River

TAKE OUT

39.488300 ,-79.632202

PUT IN

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Elk Creek

Difficulty: I-II
Length: 4.6 Miles
Location: CR 20/19 Bridge to Stonewood Exit of 1-79

TAKE OUT

39.227501 ,-80.298599

PUT IN

39.275902 ,-80.321899


Elsey Run

Difficulty: V+
Length: 3.4 Miles
Location: From County Road to Cheat River

TAKE OUT

39.487221 ,-79.634720

PUT IN

39.466667 ,-79.583336


Green’s Run

Difficulty: III
Length: 2.2 Miles
Location: CR 52 to Cheat River

TAKE OUT

39.511799 ,-79.651901

PUT IN

39.486111 ,-79.666664


Laurel Creek [Tygart Trib]

Difficulty: IV-V+
Length: 5.8 Miles
Location: WV 38 to Tygart River

TAKE OUT

39.209599 ,-79.977798

PUT IN

39.155201 ,-79.968102


Laurel Run

Difficulty: V+
Length: 1.25 Miles
Location: WV 38 to Cheat River

TAKE OUT

39.526699 ,-79.680496

PUT IN

39.517700 ,-79.698097


Muddy Creek

Difficulty: IV
Length: 2.5 Miles
Location: WV 26 Bridge to Cheat River

TAKE OUT

39.514768 ,-79.644592

PUT IN

39.549589 ,-79.633369


Pringle Run

Difficulty: IV-V+
Length: 0.5 Miles
Location: Above Falls to Cheat River

TAKE OUT

39.416100 ,-79.687798

PUT IN

39.413898 ,-79.697403


Whiteday Creek

Difficulty: I-III
Length: 10.7 Miles
Location: Confluence of Cherry Run to Monongahela River

TAKE OUT

39.560001 ,-80.053101

PUT IN

39.434353 ,-79.975204


Teter Creek

Difficulty: IV
Length: 4 Miles
Location: Nestorville to Tygart River

TAKE OUT

39.209801 ,-79.946198

PUT IN

39.154400 ,-79.899803


Three Fork Creek

Difficulty: I-IV
Length: 12 Miles
Location: Near WV 92 to Thornton

TAKE OUT

39.344101 ,-79.942703

PUT IN

39.452202 ,-79.816200


The following is a list of Outfitters in Mountaineer Country.

Cheat River Outfitters

Phone Numbers: 1-888-99-RIVER or (304) 329-2024
River Trips for Cheat Canyon, Cheat Narrows in Mountaineer Country, as well as the Upper Yough in MD.

McFly Outdoors

Phone Number: (304) 592-4022
McFly Outdoors is a family-owned business in Bridgeport, WV. Find carefully selected and abundantly stocked gear for all your outdoor adventures, from fly-fishing, hunting, camping, hiking and more! Gear up with high-quality apparel from brands like The North Face and Patagonia.

Lakeside Rentals

Phone Number: (304) 903-8157
Lakeside Rentals is located at Tygart Lake in Taylor County, WV. It is a full-service and fully licensed Outfitting Service complete with kayak rentals, boating supplies, camping supplies, fishing supplies and even ice cream. Lakeside delivers and picks up your rental so you can concentrate on having fun.


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