The float will start in Grafton at the Grafton City Park Property (39.3173, -80.03235) and end above the falls at Valley Falls State Park (39.386576, -80.085344). The float is beginner friendly, with most of the river being slow and deep, with short sections of riffles.

 

Paddlers can drop boats off at the City Park Property Friday evening (5PM - 10PM) or Saturday morning (7AM - 8:30AM). Overnight security will be provided Friday night. 

 

Save the Tygart will be providing a shuttle for drivers from Valley Falls to Carr China Saturday morning BEFORE the float begins. That way all vehicles are at the take out and you are free to enjoy the river at your own pace. Shuttles will make two trips from Valley Falls starting at 9:00 AM.  We ask that groups paddling together make every attempt to have only the vehicle drivers ride the shuttle from Valley Falls so that we can get everyone on the river as quickly as possible. 

 

The cost of the float is $12 per person. Register using the link below 

 

Don’t have a boat? No problem! Please call Explore WV, our north-central WV kayak outfitter, to reserve your boat. Phone number: 304-566-9613

 

Trip Details

Put-In: Grafton City Park property in Grafton (39.3173, -80.03235)

Take Out: Valley Falls State Park upstream of the falls (39.386576, -80.085344)

Length: 9 miles

Duration: 2.5-5 hours depending on paddling pace

Difficulty: beginner friendly flatwater with some sections of small riffles