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. Cheat River - Black Fork, Confluence of Blackwater River and Dry Fork at Hendricks to confluence of Shavers Fork road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 4 miles Average Gradient: 25 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.07277 Longitude: -79.63501 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.09916 Longitude: -79.67889 Paddler input for Cheat River - Black Fork, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Cheat River - Black Fork, West Virginia Local climate location: BELINGTON 6 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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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 - Black Fork.   Whitewater 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)   Ski Areas Near Cheat River - Black Fork: Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 16 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 18 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 32 miles away, 700 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 42 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 56 miles away, 754 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 59 miles away, 610 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 62 miles away, 700 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 63 miles away, 500 vertical feet The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 67 miles away, 940 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 72 miles away, 1110 vertical feet   Hotels Near Cheat River - Black Fork: Canaan Valley Resort and Conf Ctr, Davis , 13 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ELKINS, Elkins , 16 miles away Days Inn and Suites Elkins, Elkins , 16 miles away Hampton Inn Elkins, Elkins , 16 miles away Super 8 Elkins, Elkins , 18 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Cheat River - Black Fork: Five River Campgrounds, Parsons, 2 miles away Alpine Shores Campground, Bowden, 10 miles away Revelle Campgrounds, Bowden, 10 miles away   Trails Near Cheat River - Black Fork: Big Springs Gap Trail, Tucker County , 2 miles away Shingle Tree Run Trail, Tucker County , 4 miles away Turkey Run Trail, Tucker County , 4 miles away Green Mountain Trail, Tucker County , 4 miles away Bennet Rock Trail, Tucker County , 4 miles away   Golf Courses Near Cheat River - Black Fork: Golf Holly Meadows Golf Course, Parsons , 2 miles away