West Virginia whitewater - Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph County
Randolph
county,
Confluence of Gandy Creek to CR 32/4 bridge over Dry Fork section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-III 12 miles
The Confluence of Gandy Creek to CR 32/4 bridge over Dry Fork stretch of Cheat River - Dry Fork in Randolph County is 12 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-III section of whitewater. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside
this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. This stretch is long enough for
an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your sleeping bag. The natural beauty of Randolph County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places.
Briefly about the general area: A river like this is too good to miss. Don't leave Cheat River - Dry Fork without first going for a hike along the Little Allegheny Trail; a visit to Herman Smith Spring will fill your spirit with brilliant feelings.
There's pleasant hiking along the Allegheny Trail, and do put some time aside to spend at John Mullennex Spring since you're here at Cheat River - Dry Fork. All the water falling down from the sky makes Cheat River - Dry Fork a wet place; the month of July is the wettest with most
of the rain, and February is when it's the driest. During the months of summer at Cheat River - Dry Fork temperatures are commonly in the 80's. Throughout the moonlight hours it's commonly in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's; overnight lows all through the wintertime for Cheat River - Dry Fork tend to be in the 10's.
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Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph Tucker
County
, 2 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (CR 32/4 to Jenningston)
Cheat River - Laurel Fork, Randolph/ Tucker
County
, 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 13 miles long (US 33 Bridge to Cheat River Dry Fork)
Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph
County
, 4 miles away, Class II - 2 miles long (2 miles above confluence of Gandy Creek to Gandy Creek)
Waites Run, Pendleton
County
, 4 miles away, Class IV - 1.8 miles long (Up Forest Service Road to Seneca Creek)
Gandy Creek, Randolph
County
, 5 miles away, Class III - 13.6 miles long (Sinks outlet to Cheat River Dry Fork)
Cheat River - Glady Fork, Randolph
County
, 6 miles away, Class I-II - 9.9 miles long (US 33 Bridge to CR 12 bridge Close to Sully)
Seneca Creek, Pendleton
County
, 6 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 13 miles long (Judy Springs to Forest Service Campground)
Cheat River - Glady Fork, Randolph Tucker
County
, 6 miles away, Class I-III - 8.9 miles long (CR 12 bridge Close to Sully to confluence of Dry Fork Close to Gladwin)
Roaring Creek, Preston
County
, 9 miles away, Class IV - 6.1 miles long (County Road 3-12 to Cheat River)
Otter Creek, Randolph / Tucker
County
, 9 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 9 miles long (to Big Spring Gap)