West Virginia whitewater - Cheat River, Preston County Preston county, Below Rowlesburg to above Albright Power Dam section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     5 miles   The put-in is not too far from Morgantown, as you can see on the road map further down. The natural beauty of Preston County and the water flowing gracefully down Cheat River have people coming here. This section of Cheat River in West Virginia is 5 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. Since you're on this site you are probably     into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The Below Rowlesburg to above Albright Power Dam stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. Briefly about the general area: If you're here at Cheat River, checking out Dunkard Bottom is a must. Throughout the summer here at Cheat River, high temperatures frequently get into the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's while Cheat River overnight low temperatures throughout the winter are in the 10's. The amount of precipitation that falls at Cheat River is close to the   national average; the wettest month of the year is generally July, that's the one that rains the most; February is the month with the least moisture. Cheat River, Below Rowlesburg to above Albright Power Dam road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 5 miles Average Gradient: 20 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.34583 Longitude: -79.67779 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.49166 Longitude: -79.64445 Paddler input for Cheat River, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Cheat River, West Virginia Local climate location: MORGANTOWN L AND D 6 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Lakeview Scanticon Golf Resort Spa & Conference Center, Morgantown 19 miles away Find a retreat from your daily routine at the Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa which overlooks Cheat Lake in Morgantown, West Virginia. Beautifully appointed guest rooms create an air of peaceful relaxation... Super 8 Motel - Morgantown, Morgantown 20 miles away The Super 8 Motel Morgantown, WV is conveniently located off Interstate 68, five miles from West Virginia University. Additional area attractions include Mountaineer Mall, the Monongalia Arts Center, ... Holiday Inn Express Morgantown, Wv, Morgantown 20 miles away Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Hotel Morgantown. We are a 68 room hotel that features many amenities such as a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, indoor pool, spa and exercise facility al...   All West Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in West Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Cheat River, West Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Cheat River, West Virginia. Find a whitewater outfitter in West Virginia Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Morgantown, West Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Morgantown, West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Cheat River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Cheat River.   Whitewater Near Cheat River: Saltlick Creek, Preston County , 2 miles away, Class III - 4 miles long (Amblersburg to Rowlesburg) Pringle Run, Preston County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 0.5 miles long (Above Falls to Cheat River) Lick Run, Preston County , 2 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (CR 59 to Cheat River) Morgan Run, Preston County , 3 miles away, Class III - 1.6 miles long (Rt. 26 to Cheat River) Green's Run, Preston County , 4 miles away, Class III - 2.2 miles long (CR 52 to Cheat River) Elsey Run, Preston County , 5 miles away, Class V+ - 3.4 miles long (from county road to Cheat River) Daugherty Run, Preston County , 6 miles away, Class V - 6 miles long (Co. Road 3-12 to Cheat River) Muddy Creek, Preston County , 6 miles away, Class IV - 2.5 miles long (West Virginia 26 to Cheat River) Buffalo Creek, Preston County , 7 miles away, Class III - 4.9 miles long (West Virginia 72 to Macomber) Cheat River, Preston County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 10.5 miles long (Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Cheat River: Wisp, Maryland , 22 miles away, 610 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 27 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 27 miles away, 850 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 41 miles away, 750 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 44 miles away, 610 vertical feet The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 52 miles away, 940 vertical feet Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 57 miles away, 180 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 58 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 70 miles away, 500 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 79 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Cheat River: Lakeview Scanticon Golf Resort Spa & Conference Center, Morgantown , 19 miles away Super 8 Motel - Morgantown, Morgantown , 20 miles away Holiday Inn Express Morgantown, Wv, Morgantown , 20 miles away Canaan Valley Resort and Conf Ctr, Davis , 21 miles away Springhill Suites By Marriott Morgantown, Morgantown , 21 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Cheat River: Cannon Hill Campground, Rowlesburg, 4 miles away Albright Campground, Albright, 7 miles away Pine Hill Campground, Bruceton Mills, 11 miles away   Trails Near Cheat River: Shingle Tree Trail, Tucker County , 17 miles away Shingle Tree Run Trail, Tucker County , 18 miles away Pheasant Mountain Trail, Tucker County , 18 miles away Canyon Rim Trail, Tucker County , 18 miles away Flat Rock Trail, Tucker County , 18 miles away