White Water Rafting and Kayaking in Mountaineer Country
Hit the Wild and Wonderful Rapids!
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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.
Cheat Narrows
Difficulty: II-III
Length: 3 Miles
Location: Below Rowlesburg to Above Alright Power Dam
TAKE OUT
39.417000 ,-79.688004
PUT IN
39.388000 ,-79.700996
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
39.722221 ,-79.663887
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
39.631348 ,-79.646049
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
39.654999 ,-79.834099
Deckers Creek
Difficulty: IV-V
Length: 1 Miles
Location: Masontown to Preston Co. Line
TAKE OUT
39.567299 ,-79.833298
PUT IN
39.563599 ,-79.816399
Daughtry Run
Difficulty: V
Length: 6 Miles
Location: Co. RD 3-12 to Cheat River
TAKE OUT
39.488300 ,-79.632202
PUT IN
39.481998 ,-79.541801
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 with three locations located in Bridgeport, Fairmont, and Morgantown, 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.
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