West Virginia whitewater - Cheat River, Preston County
Preston
county,
Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III-IV 10.5 miles
The Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge stretch of Cheat River in Preston County is 10.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. The natural beauty of Preston County and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, and if you make reservations in advance
you're all set. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so pack your sleeping bag. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. The put-in location is a short drive from Morgantown, there's a road map further down the page with
more info on that. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. The campgrounds here at Cheat River are pretty good.
Briefly about the general area: Throughout the summer months at Cheat River temperatures are generally in the 80's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's generally in the 60's. Through the winter highs are regularly in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Cheat River are in the 10's.
Cheat River gets a common amount of annual rain; the wettest month of the year is regularly July, that's the one that rains the most; February on the other hand is the driest. Long Hollow is in the vicinity of Cheat River and is unquestionably a tremendous site to pop by.
4 miles away
The Heldreth Motel Kingwood, a Magnuson Hotels affiliate, is located just 3 miles from the US Army Training Camp Dawson, 30 minutes from West Virginia University at Morgantown, and the Federal Bureau ...
13 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...
15 miles away
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