Hi,
A group of us from MI are looking to head south for Memorial Day weekend to do some paddling. Trying to stay in a 8-9 hr drive, it looks like that could put us somewhere around Weston, W. Va. I'm curious on the paddling options for class II-III in the area? Or would Tenn. area be better? Any ideas would greatly be appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike
Paddling around Weston, W.Va
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Well..
I think that will depend on the water levels (rain) over that weekend. Also if it rains a river you plan on today might not be one your interested in that weekend. 
You might want to go to the AWA site and scope out a plan from there then keep an eye on the site as the weekend comes closer for levels and such.
There are always a few dependable runs within your drive time window and class (youghiogheny - pa, north b of potomic - md, Cheat and New - wv, etc.).
Pick one river to target (like the Cheat or Tygart - WV) or plan a multi river trip like Slippery Rock PA Sat. morning, Lower Yough Loop Sat evening, camp, then Stoney Creek - PA or NBof P - MD Sunday, followed by Cheat (Narrows or gorge on Monday). Just some thoughts.
WV and south has lots to add as well - I'm just more in tune with local water around PA MD and N WV. The New of course is always fun!
You might want to map out a couple routes with alternative runs and play it by ear. Buy isn't that what road trips are for!
Hope it works out.
You might want to go to the AWA site and scope out a plan from there then keep an eye on the site as the weekend comes closer for levels and such.
There are always a few dependable runs within your drive time window and class (youghiogheny - pa, north b of potomic - md, Cheat and New - wv, etc.).
Pick one river to target (like the Cheat or Tygart - WV) or plan a multi river trip like Slippery Rock PA Sat. morning, Lower Yough Loop Sat evening, camp, then Stoney Creek - PA or NBof P - MD Sunday, followed by Cheat (Narrows or gorge on Monday). Just some thoughts.
WV and south has lots to add as well - I'm just more in tune with local water around PA MD and N WV. The New of course is always fun!
You might want to map out a couple routes with alternative runs and play it by ear. Buy isn't that what road trips are for!
Hope it works out.
Paul C.
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