West Virginia whitewater - Cheat River - Glady Fork, Randolph Tucker County

Randolph Tucker county, CR 12 bridge Close to Sully to confluence of Dry Fork Close to Gladwin section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     8.9 miles
  The beautiful scenery of Randolph Tucker County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. The average West Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling places. For all you camping people there are
    campgrounds nearby. The CR 12 bridge Close to Sully to confluence of Dry Fork Close to Gladwin section of Cheat River - Glady Fork is 8.9 miles long and it is classified as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system,
the CR 12 bridge Close to Sully to confluence of Dry Fork Close to Gladwin section is just one of many. 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 stretch has has enough mileage, good for a one day paddling trip.

Briefly about the general area:
For the duration of the warm days of summer at Cheat River - Glady Fork temperatures are typically in the 80's. Once the sun is down it plunges down to the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's
 
with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Cheat River - Glady Fork.
Go for a hike on the Mountain Side Trail, and magnificent hiking is available along the Bennet Rock Trail. Cheat River - Glady Fork is a wet location that gets much rainfall; most of the rain falls through July while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.

Cheat River - Glady Fork, CR 12 bridge Close to Sully to confluence of Dry Fork Close to Gladwin road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 8.9 miles
Average Gradient: 45 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.95819
Longitude: -79.60521

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.0097
Longitude: -79.54551

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Current weather conditions at Cheat River - Glady Fork, West Virginia
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Local climate location: BELINGTON 1 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Canaan Valley Resort and Conf Ctr, Davis
11 miles away
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19 miles away
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Elkins-Days Inn, Elkins
20 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Morgantown, West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Cheat River - Glady Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Cheat River - Glady Fork.
 Whitewater Near Cheat River - Glady Fork:
Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph/ Tucker County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Jenningston to Hendricks)
Cheat River - Laurel Fork, Randolph/ Tucker County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV - 13 miles long (US 33 Bridge to Cheat River Dry Fork)
Roaring Creek, Preston County , 3 miles away, Class IV - 6.1 miles long (County Road 3-12 to Cheat River)
Red Run, Tucker County , 4 miles away, Class V+ - 4 miles long (Ford at FS 13 road to confluence of Dry Fork)
Otter Creek, Randolph / Tucker County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 9 miles long (to Big Spring Gap)
Cheat River - Glady Fork, Randolph County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 9.9 miles long (US 33 Bridge to CR 12 bridge Close to Sully)
Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph Tucker County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (CR 32/4 to Jenningston)
Otter Creek, Tucker County , 5 miles away, Class IV - 2.6 miles long (Big Springs Gap to Cheat River)
Blackwater River, Tucker County , 6 miles away, Class III-V - 7 miles long (North Fork Confluence to Hendricks)
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)
 Ski Areas Near Cheat River - Glady Fork:
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 10 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 13 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 34 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 42 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 57 miles away, 500 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 59 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 59 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 62 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 65 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 69 miles away, 940 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Cheat River - Glady Fork:
Canaan Valley Resort and Conf Ctr, Davis , 11 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ELKINS, Elkins , 19 miles away
Elkins-Days Inn, Elkins , 20 miles away
Elkins Super 8 Motel, Elkins , 21 miles away
Wisp Resort, Mchenry , 33 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Cheat River - Glady Fork:
Revelle Campgrounds, Bowden, 10 miles away
Alpine Shores Campground, Bowden, 10 miles away
Revelle's River Resorts, Bowden, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Cheat River - Glady Fork:
Mountain Side Trail, Tucker County , 4 miles away
Bennet Rock Trail, Tucker County , 4 miles away
Shavers Mountain Trail, Randolph County , 4 miles away
Green Mountain Trail, Tucker County , 4 miles away
Otter Creek Trail, Randolph County , 4 miles away

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