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 nature scenery of Randolph County and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. This stretch of Cheat River - Dry Fork in Randolph County is 2 miles long and it is classified as a class II section by American Whitewater. This stretch is short so better bring some good walking shoes. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. There are campgrounds quite near the river where
you can camp. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have
to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the 2 miles above confluence of Gandy Creek to Gandy Creek section is just one of them.
Briefly about the general area: Have a brilliant hiking adventure along the Bee Trail It's always great to take a look at Ray Mullennex Spring. Hiking along the Laurel Lick Trail is good fun; Cheat River - Dry Fork is next to Little Low Place which is certainly worth checking out. This river is so wonderful.
Put some time aside to spend at Sallys Cabin Spring since you're here at Cheat River - Dry Fork. Cheat River - Dry Fork gets much water; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain; February meanwhile is the driest month. High temperatures at Cheat River - Dry
Fork all through the summer are in the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. Highs all through the winter are mostly in the 30's; nighttime lows during the wintertime for Cheat River - Dry Fork tend to be in the 10's.
19 miles away
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19 miles away
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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)