White Water Rafting and Kayaking in Mountaineer Country
Hit the Wild and Wonderful Rapids!
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.
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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.
Cheat Narrows
Difficulty: II-III
Length: 3 Miles
Location: Below Rowlesburg to Above Alright Power Dam
TAKE OUT
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PUT IN
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Cheat Canyon
Difficulty: III-IV
Length: 9.5 Miles
Location: Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge
TAKE OUT
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PUT IN
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Sandy Creek
Difficulty: III-V
Length: 3.3 Miles
Location: Bridge at Hiram to Tygart Reservoir
TAKE OUT
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PUT IN
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Big Sandy Creek
Difficulty: I-II
Length: 7.5 Miles
Location: PA-WV Stateline to Bruceton Mills
TAKE OUT
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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
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PUT IN
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Bull Run
Difficulty: V+
Length: 1 Miles
Location: Bull Run to Cheat River
TAKE OUT
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PUT IN
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Clay Run
Difficulty: V+
Length: 0.5 Miles
Location: Junction with Quarry Run to Cheat Lake
TAKE OUT
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PUT IN
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Deckers Creek
Difficulty: IV-V
Length: 1 Miles
Location: Masontown to Preston Co. Line
TAKE OUT
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PUT IN
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Daughtry Run
Difficulty: V
Length: 6 Miles
Location: Co. RD 3-12 to Cheat River
TAKE OUT
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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
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PUT IN
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Elsey Run
Difficulty: V+
Length: 3.4 Miles
Location: From County Road to Cheat River
TAKE OUT
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PUT IN
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Green’s Run
Difficulty: III
Length: 2.2 Miles
Location: CR 52 to Cheat River
TAKE OUT
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PUT IN
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Laurel Creek [Tygart Trib]
Difficulty: IV-V+
Length: 5.8 Miles
Location: WV 38 to Tygart River
TAKE OUT
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PUT IN
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Laurel Run
Difficulty: V+
Length: 1.25 Miles
Location: WV 38 to Cheat River
TAKE OUT
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PUT IN
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Muddy Creek
Difficulty: IV
Length: 2.5 Miles
Location: WV 26 Bridge to Cheat River
TAKE OUT
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PUT IN
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Pringle Run
Difficulty: IV-V+
Length: 0.5 Miles
Location: Above Falls to Cheat River
TAKE OUT
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PUT IN
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Whiteday Creek
Difficulty: I-III
Length: 10.7 Miles
Location: Confluence of Cherry Run to Monongahela River
TAKE OUT
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PUT IN
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Teter Creek
Difficulty: IV
Length: 4 Miles
Location: Nestorville to Tygart River
TAKE OUT
39.209801 ,-79.946198
PUT IN
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Three Fork Creek
Difficulty: I-IV
Length: 12 Miles
Location: Near WV 92 to Thornton
TAKE OUT
39.344101 ,-79.942703
PUT IN
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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.
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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