West Virginia whitewater - Cheat River, Preston/Monongalia County Preston/Monongalia county, Jenkinsburg Bridge to Cheat Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     10 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are less demanding. The put-in is not too far from Morgantown, as you can see on the road map further down. The scenic beauty of West Virginia and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better     reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This section of Cheat River in Preston/Monongalia County is 10 miles long and has been rated as a class III section by American Whitewater. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Jenkinsburg Bridge to Cheat Lake stretch is one of them. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling rivers. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. Briefly about the general area: An average amount of rainfall falls at Cheat River; the wettest month of the year is typically July, that's the one that rains the most while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Coopers   Rock is something you shouldn't miss if you're here at Cheat River. You don't have to go far from Cheat River to enjoy Coopers Rock State Forest, and you ought to visit Beaverhole when you're here. During the warmest time of the year here at Cheat River, high temperatures generally reach the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 60's. High temperatures during the winter are normally in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Cheat River are in the 10's. Cheat River, Jenkinsburg Bridge to Cheat Lake road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 10 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.59444 Longitude: -79.75 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.66666 Longitude: -79.83056 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 20 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa, Morgantown 5 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... Holiday Inn Express MORGANTOWN, Morgantown 7 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... Super 8 Morgantown, Morgantown 7 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, ...   All West Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in West Virginia. 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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: Bull Run, Preston County , 3 miles away, Class V+ - 2.8 miles long (Bull Run to Cheat River) Clay Run, Monongalia County , 4 miles away, Class V+ - 0.5 miles long (Junction with Quarry Run to Cheat Lake) Deckers Creek, Preston County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 1 miles long (Masontown to Preston County line) Big Sandy Creek, Preston County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.3 miles long (Rockville to Jenkinsburg Bridge) Deckers Creek, Monongalia County , 6 miles away, Class I-IV+(V+) - 5.8 miles long (Preston County line to West Virginia 7) Sovern Run, Preston County , 6 miles away, Class IV - 0.8 miles long (Co. Road 14-3 to Rockville) Big Sandy Creek, Preston County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.8 miles long (Bruceton Mills to Rockville) Cheat River, Preston County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 10.5 miles long (Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge) Little Sandy Creek, Preston County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.35 miles long (Rt 26 to Big Sandy Creek) Deckers Creek, Monongalia County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Rt. 7 to Monongahela)   Ski Areas Near Cheat River: Wisp, Maryland , 30 miles away, 700 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 40 miles away, 754 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 41 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 41 miles away, 850 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 43 miles away, 610 vertical feet Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 45 miles away, 180 vertical feet The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 52 miles away, 940 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 66 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 83 miles away, 500 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 89 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Cheat River: Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa, Morgantown , 5 miles away Holiday Inn Express MORGANTOWN, Morgantown , 7 miles away Super 8 Morgantown, Morgantown , 7 miles away SpringHill Suites Morgantown, Morgantown , 9 miles away Euro-Suites Hotel, Morgantown , 11 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Cheat River: Pinhill Campground, Hazelton, 11 miles away Albright Campground, Albright, 12 miles away Pine Hill Campground, Bruceton Mills, 12 miles away   Trails Near Cheat River: Mile Trail, Fayette County , 14 miles away   Lakes Near Cheat River