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FLAT WATER  

Paddle Trips

Middle Fork River

Upper Loop 
Level 1
Start: Boy Scout Camp Road
End: Camp Morningwood
3.5 Miles - 2 - 3 hours +/-

$25

This is a stretch for the whole family! Even the pups!  Just a few tiny features that are nothin but fun!
 
Any of the Middle Fork LOOPS
can be COMBINED to give you MORE WATER TIME.
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Paddle Board, PFD, & Paddle provided  
        

Buckhannon River

Hampton - River walk 
Level 1
Start: Hampton Public Access
End: River walk Public Access
4.33 miles 2.5-4.5 hours

$40

This is a relaxing stretch of ALL FLAT water.  A great beginner paddle.  Lots of overhanging trees to find shade under.  Great for the whole family.  
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Paddle Board, PFD, & Paddle provided  
        

Monongahela River

PalAtine Park 
Level 1
Start: Palatine Park
End: Palatine Park
Total Time: 1 - 1.5 hours

$25

This is a great beginner trip taking place in the beginning stretch of the Monongahela River through the downtown area of Fairmont.
 
All flat water with some boat traffic.                                    
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Paddle Board, PFD, & Paddle provided  
        
Monongahela confluence
Level 2
Start: Palatine Park
End: Palatine Park
Total Time: 2 - 3 hours

$30

This is a great beginner paddle taking place in the beginning stretch of the Monongahela River.  This will lightly test your endurance as you attain up  to the confluence where the West Fork and Tygart Valley rivers meet.                                                
All flat water with some boat traffic.                                    
 
Paddle Board, PFD, & Paddle provided          
PalAtine Park - RiVESVILLE
Level 1
Start: Palatine Park
End: Rivesville, WV
Total Time: 1.5 - 3 hours

$35

This is a great beginner trip taking place in the beginning stretch of the Monongahela River through the downtown area of Fairmont and downstream to Rivesville, WV 
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All flat water with some boat traffic.                                    
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Paddle Board, PFD, & Paddle provided  
        
PalAtine Park - Short Story Brewing
Level 21 and over
Start: Palatine Park
End: Short Story Brewing
Total Time: 1.5 - till closing time

$40

The thing we hear most toward the end of a paddle trip...
"Where do you all want to get some food & drinks when we're done".  
 
This trip has got you covered.  Same stretch of river as the Palatine Park - Rivesville trip, but when we're off the water you'll be shuttled to Short Story Brewing for some after paddle refreshments.                                      
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Paddle Board, PFD, Paddle & Paddler's choice - 2 Beers or chef's appetizer provided  
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https://www.shortstorybrewing.com
https://www.shortstorybrewing.com/streetfoodkitchen/
        

West Fork River

West Fork River TraiL 
Level 2
Start: Worthington
End: Monongah
Total Time: 2.0 - 3 hours
This trip takes place on all flat water with no  boat traffic.  Follow the West Fork River Trail between Worthington and Monongah.  Easy in - Easy out. This is a great beginner trip.                                      
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Paddle Board, PFD, & Paddle provided          

$40

West Fork River TraiL 
Level 1
Start: Monongah
End: Palatine Park
Total Time: 4 - 6 hours
This is a long distance trip taking place on flat water with some boat traffic. Take the West Fork River from Monongah until it 
meets the Tygart River and forms
the Monongahela River                                 
 
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Paddle Board, PFD, & Paddle provided          
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Includes snacks and water

$55

Essential Eligibility Criteria (EEC):

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WV SUP courses and trips are open to all individuals who acknowledge the ability to perform the following essential eligibility criteria.

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  1. Breathe independently (i.e., not require medical devices to sustain breathing)

  2. Independently maintain sealed airway passages while under water

  3. Independently hold head upright without neck / head support

  4. Manage personal care independently or with assistance of a companion

  5. Manage personal mobility independently or with a reasonable amount of assistance

  6. Follow instructions and effectively communicate independently or with assistance of a companion

  7. Independently turn from face-down to face-up and remain floating face up while wearing a properly fitted life jacket

  8. Get in / out of a paddlecraft independently or with a reasonable amount of assistance

  9. Independently get out and from under a capsized paddlecraft

  10. Reenter the paddlecraft following deep water capsize independently or with a reasonable amount of assistance

  11. Maintain a safe body position while attempting skills, activities and rescues listed in the appropriate Course Outline, and have the ability to recognize and identify to others when such efforts would be unsafe given your personal situation 

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*  WV SUP will contact 24 hours prior to tour departure to reschedule if guest minimum is not reached.
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*  WV SUP reserves the right to reschedule or cancel any activity due to weather, water levels or any other condition which may compromise safety.
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