West Virginia whitewater - Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph County
Randolph
county,
2 miles above confluence of Gandy Creek to Gandy Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II 2 miles
The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The wonderful Randolph County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Cheat River - Dry Fork will make you feel great. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. The 2 miles above confluence of Gandy Creek to Gandy Creek stretch of Cheat River - Dry Fork in West Virginia is 2 miles long and has been determined by American
Whitewater to be a class II section. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This is a short paddling stretch so no need to bring snacks. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. You might have to
settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.
Briefly about the general area: Going for a hike on the Laurel Lick Trail is always a tremendous adventure, and a brilliant spot nearby is Little Low Place. This river is always fun. Don't leave Cheat River - Dry Fork without first paying a visit to Sallys Cabin Spring. There are glorious places to explore along the Bee Trail, and the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Ray Mullennex
Spring. During the warmest time of the year at Cheat River - Dry Fork highs are usually in the 80's. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 50's. Highs through the winter are commonly in the 30's, and during the dark hours in the wintertime at Cheat River - Dry Fork temperatures
drop to the 10's. Cheat River - Dry Fork is a pretty wet place commonly with lots of precipitation; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain, and the driest month is February.
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These outdoors activities are available near Cheat River - Dry Fork.
Gandy Creek, Randolph
County
, 1 miles away, Class III - 13.6 miles long (Sinks outlet to Cheat River Dry Fork)
Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph
County
, 4 miles away, Class I-III - 12 miles long (Confluence of Gandy Creek to CR 32/4 bridge over Dry Fork)
Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph Tucker
County
, 6 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (CR 32/4 to Jenningston)
Waites Run, Pendleton
County
, 6 miles away, Class IV - 1.8 miles long (Up Forest Service Road to Seneca Creek)
Cheat River - Glady Fork, Randolph
County
, 7 miles away, Class I-II - 9.9 miles long (US 33 Bridge to CR 12 bridge Close to Sully)
Seneca Creek, Pendleton
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 13 miles long (Judy Springs to Forest Service Campground)
Cheat River - Laurel Fork, Randolph/ Tucker
County
, 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 13 miles long (US 33 Bridge to Cheat River Dry Fork)
Cheat River - Glady Fork, Randolph Tucker
County
, 9 miles away, Class I-III - 8.9 miles long (CR 12 bridge Close to Sully to confluence of Dry Fork Close to Gladwin)
Big Run River, Pendleton
County
, 10 miles away, Class II+ - 3.7 miles long (Confluence with Teeter Camp Run to Cherry Grove)
Otter Creek, Randolph / Tucker
County
, 10 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 9 miles long (to Big Spring Gap)