West Virginia whitewater - Cheat River - Glady Fork, Randolph County
Randolph
county,
US 33 Bridge to CR 12 bridge Close to Sully section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 9.9 miles
This section of Cheat River - Glady Fork in Randolph County is 9.9 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in West Virginia tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The natural beauty of Randolph County and the water flowing gracefully down Cheat River - Glady Fork beats anything. The nearby hotels are
a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. This is not
the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here.
Briefly about the general area: Near Cheat River - Glady Fork you locate the Shavers Mountain Trail which is a good hiking trail. Cheat River - Glady Fork commonly gets much rainfall; the month with most of the rain is July, and February on the other hand is the driest. There is a delightful hiking trail in the vicinity of Cheat River - Glady Fork called the Middle Mountain
Trail, and Baker Hollow is another pleasant place to take a look at close by. Throughout the warmest time of the year at Cheat River - Glady Fork temperatures are generally in the 80's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's while Cheat River - Glady Fork night low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 10's.
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Otter Creek, Randolph / Tucker
County
, 4 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 9 miles long (to Big Spring Gap)
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 - Glady Fork, Randolph Tucker
County
, 5 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
, 5 miles away, Class IV - 6.1 miles long (County Road 3-12 to Cheat River)
Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph
County
, 6 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)
Otter Creek, Tucker
County
, 6 miles away, Class IV - 2.6 miles long (Big Springs Gap to Cheat River)
Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph/ Tucker
County
, 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Jenningston to Hendricks)
Cheat River - Shavers Fork, Randolph
County
, 7 miles away, Class I-II - 14.6 miles long (Bowden to bridge crossing Shavers Fork Close to Little Black Fork)
Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph
County
, 7 miles away, Class II - 2 miles long (2 miles above confluence of Gandy Creek to Gandy Creek)