Tygart Valley Falls - Whitewater Rafting
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Tygart Valley Falls is a thrilling whitewater run that is perfect for intermediate boaters. It is also popular for its late-season flow.
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Distance
1.5 miles
This may be one of the best whitewater rafting waterways in West Virginia. Water is still available late into the year, which makes it perfect to paddle in the spring, summer, and fall.
Destination Distance From Downtown
107.8 miles
Difficulty
3 of 5 diamonds
Tygart Valley Falls on the Tygart River is a good place for more intermediate paddlers. Although there is some flatwater on this run and it can be straightforward at low water levels, there are also some powerful bumps and drops in the mostly Class III but sometimes IV range when the water is higher.
Time To Complete
1 hours
This is a fun whitewater trip that usually has water late into the season.
Seasonality
Spring, Summer, and Fall
This may be one of the best whitewater rafting waterways in West Virginia because it's frequently full of rushing water when others have begun to dry up.
Dog Friendly
No
Fees Permits
No
Rangers require those that use the falls sign a waiver.
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