Whitewater:

Middle Fork River / Tygart Gorge

Description:

3 miles on the class IV Middle Fork River (more like a creek) and then 4 miles on the much larger Tygert River Gorge. A solid class IV run with higher water on the gorge producing a few class VI+ to V rapids. This is one of the shortest shuttles in the state – doable with a bicycle (a little hilly).  To get to the Take-out from the Tygart River, you walk up the train tracks along side the Buckhannon River to Carrolton bridge.  

Directions:

The take-out is at the Carrolton, WV covered bridge. To get to the put-in, continue 3.6 miles on the Carrolton rd. At the intersection with CR 11, go left for .6 miles to Audra SP. The put-in (Google directions below) is on the park side (east) of the bridge.

Activities:

Whitewater, Swimming Hole, Camping

Address:

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Phone/Email:

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Web resources:

https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/2455/

Resources:

Book ” A Canoeing and Kayaking Guide to West Virginia”


Hero photo and some gallery photos courtesy of Jeff Macklin.

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