West Virginia whitewater - Cheat River - Black Fork, Tucker County
Tucker
county,
Confluence of Blackwater River and Dry Fork at Hendricks to confluence of Shavers Fork section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II 4 miles
If you're coming from Morgantown it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The nature scenery of West Virginia and the playfulness of the water beats anything. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons
to come. This section of Cheat River - Black Fork is 4 miles long and is a class II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance
you're all set. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. The Confluence of Blackwater River and Dry Fork at Hendricks to confluence of Shavers Fork stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system.
Briefly about the general area: The warmest time of the year at Cheat River - Black Fork arrives with high temperatures in the 80's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 50's. Through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Cheat
River - Black Fork. Since you're here at Cheat River - Black Fork why not stop by Slip Hollow, and nearby you come across the Shingle Tree Run Trail which is a wonderful hiking trail. The Big Springs Gap Trail is a great hiking trail right next door to Cheat River - Black Fork.
Cheat River - Black Fork gets a good deal of water; July is the wettest month with most rain, and February on the other hand is the driest.
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These outdoors activities are available near Cheat River - Black Fork.
Otter Creek, Tucker
County
, 3 miles away, Class IV - 2.6 miles long (Big Springs Gap to Cheat River)
Cheat River - Shavers Fork, Randolph Tucker
County
, 4 miles away, Class I-II - 15.9 miles long (Bridge crossing Shavers Fork Close to Little Black Fork to Parsons)
Roaring Creek, Preston
County
, 5 miles away, Class IV - 6.1 miles long (County Road 3-12 to Cheat River)
Otter Creek, Randolph / Tucker
County
, 5 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 9 miles long (to Big Spring Gap)
Blackwater River, Tucker
County
, 5 miles away, Class III-V - 7 miles long (North Fork Confluence to Hendricks)
Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph/ Tucker
County
, 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Jenningston to Hendricks)
Horseshoe Run, Tucker
County
, 6 miles away, Class I-III - 9 miles long (Shafer to Bridge above St. George)
Red Run, Tucker
County
, 7 miles away, Class V+ - 4 miles long (Ford at FS 13 road to confluence of Dry Fork)
Cheat River - Glady Fork, Randolph Tucker
County
, 8 miles away, Class I-III - 8.9 miles long (CR 12 bridge Close to Sully to confluence of Dry Fork Close to Gladwin)
Cheat River - Shavers Fork, Randolph
County
, 9 miles away, Class I-II - 14.6 miles long (Bowden to bridge crossing Shavers Fork Close to Little Black Fork)