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. Cheat River - Dry Fork, 2 miles above confluence of Gandy Creek to Gandy Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 2 miles Average Gradient: 60 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.79166 Longitude: -79.60833 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.83333 Longitude: -79.56667 Paddler input for Cheat River - Dry Fork, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Cheat River - Dry Fork, West Virginia Local climate location: BELINGTON 11 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 - Dry Fork.   Whitewater 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)   Ski Areas Near Cheat River - Dry Fork: Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 15 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 18 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 35 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 43 miles away, 700 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 50 miles away, 700 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 57 miles away, 500 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 62 miles away, 1110 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 66 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 68 miles away, 754 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 71 miles away, 610 vertical feet   Hotels Near Cheat River - Dry Fork: Hampton Inn Elkins, Elkins , 18 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ELKINS, Elkins , 19 miles away Canaan Valley Resort and Conf Ctr, Davis , 19 miles away Super 8 Elkins, Elkins , 19 miles away Days Inn and Suites Elkins, Elkins , 20 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Cheat River - Dry Fork: Swallow Rock Campground, Randolph County, 3 miles away Gatewood Group Campground, Randolph County, 5 miles away Spruce Knob Lake Campground, Randolph County, 6 miles away   Trails Near Cheat River - Dry Fork: Laurel Lick Trail, Randolph County , 3 miles away Bee Trail, Randolph County , 3 miles away Elza Trail, Randolph County , 3 miles away North Fork Big Run Trail, Randolph County , 4 miles away Big Run Trail, Randolph County , 4 miles away