It will be paddling season soon, and we have no volunteers to lead paddles at the VA or elsewhere in the watershed, or a coordinator for paddles. If you can lead a paddle for a week or two a month, or take a whole month, or can coordinate who is leading, please email admin@guardiansofthewestfork.org.
Category Archives: Paddling
See You Next Spring!
Our last pop-up paddle of 2023 got rained out. Paddles will start up in April 2024, and we hope to expand to more locations. We had over a hundred participants. Thanks to Kim Drummond, VISTA Jessica Bryzek, Robert Helfer and Lisa deGruyter for organizing and leading.
Worthington to Monongah Community Float
Thank you to everyone that joined us on Saturday for a float from Worthington to Monongah. We had 17 floaters from Fairmont, Morgantown, Clarksburg, Lost Creek, and Jane Lew join us. We had beautiful weather as we took in the sights and sounds along the West Fork. The first half of the float takes paddlersContinue reading “Worthington to Monongah Community Float”
Paddle Groups of the Monongahela Watershed
The flatwater rivers of North-Central West Virginia provide excellent paddling opportunities. The major tributaries (West Fork, Tygart Valley, Buckhannon, and Cheat Rivers) and the Monongahela River are a hot-spot for water based recreation. Community members in Fairmont and Morgantown started their own social paddle groups to take advantage of the abundant recreational opportunities. The FairmontContinue reading “Paddle Groups of the Monongahela Watershed”
Upcoming Events
Join the Guardians of the West Fork for our upcoming events this week! – Thursday Pop-Up Paddle – happening every Thursday at 6pm at the Clarksburg Veterans Park Boat Ramp! – Worthington to Monongah – Saturday July 15 at 10 AM, we will meet at Worthington City Park for a casual 5 mile float. BothContinue reading “Upcoming Events”
Guardians of the West Fork sponsors ‘pop-up paddle’ excursion every Thursday
This week’s pop-up paddle featured in the Exponent Telegram
May 18 Paddle
Another great evening on the West Fork! We had 18 paddlers and even a dog join in on the fun. Catch us next Thursday at 6pm at the Clarksburg Veterans Park boat ramp for our weekly community paddle
May 12 Paddle
We had great time at our weekly paddle last night! We hosted 13 paddlers, including folks from as far away as Glenville and Romney, and a first time paddler who is now hooked! Join us every Thursday, 6pm at the VA Park boat ramp
Pop-up Paddle
Our first Pop-Up Paddle at Veterans Memorial Park in Clarksburg – 16 people. Join us every Thursday at 6 p.m. – details here.
Guardians of the West Fork Watershed 