West Virginia whitewater - Cheat River - Laurel Fork, Randolph/ Tucker County Randolph/ Tucker county, US 33 Bridge to Cheat River Dry Fork section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     13 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in West Virginia are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good spots. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so go     ahead and pack your sleeping bag. The scenic beauty of West Virginia and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The US 33 Bridge to Cheat River Dry Fork section of Cheat River - Laurel Fork in Randolph/ Tucker County is 13 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-IV section of whitewater. Briefly about the general area: Cheat River - Laurel Fork is a rather wet place usually with a good deal of rain; the wettest month of the year is usually July, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month is February. Throughout the months of summer here at Cheat River - Laurel Fork, high temperatures generally   get into the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 50's. For the period of the wintertime highs are usually in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Cheat River - Laurel Fork. Near Cheat River - Laurel Fork you locate the Shavers Mountain Trail which is a wonderful hiking trail. A nice spot to check out right next door to Cheat River - Laurel Fork is Shears Hollow, and the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Cunningham Spring. Cheat River - Laurel Fork, US 33 Bridge to Cheat River Dry Fork road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 13 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.8846 Longitude: -79.60012 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.9886 Longitude: -79.53276 Paddler input for Cheat River - Laurel Fork, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Cheat River - Laurel Fork, West Virginia Local climate location: BELINGTON 4 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 - Laurel Fork.   Whitewater Near Cheat River - Laurel Fork: Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph Tucker County , 3 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (CR 32/4 to Jenningston) Cheat River - Glady Fork, Randolph Tucker County , 3 miles away, Class I-III - 8.9 miles long (CR 12 bridge Close to Sully to confluence of Dry Fork Close to Gladwin) 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 - Glady Fork, Randolph County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 9.9 miles long (US 33 Bridge to CR 12 bridge Close to Sully) 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/ Tucker County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Jenningston to Hendricks) Otter Creek, Randolph / Tucker County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 9 miles long (to Big Spring Gap) Red Run, Tucker County , 6 miles away, Class V+ - 4 miles long (Ford at FS 13 road to confluence of Dry 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) Waites Run, Pendleton County , 7 miles away, Class IV - 1.8 miles long (Up Forest Service Road to Seneca Creek)   Ski Areas Near Cheat River - Laurel Fork: Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 10 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 13 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 36 miles away, 700 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 40 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 56 miles away, 500 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 56 miles away, 700 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 61 miles away, 754 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 63 miles away, 1110 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 64 miles away, 610 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 70 miles away, 1003 vertical feet   Hotels Near Cheat River - Laurel Fork: Canaan Valley Resort and Conf Ctr, Davis , 12 miles away Hampton Inn Elkins, Elkins , 19 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ELKINS, Elkins , 19 miles away Days Inn and Suites Elkins, Elkins , 20 miles away Super 8 Elkins, Elkins , 21 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Cheat River - Laurel Fork: Seneca Campground, Pendleton County, 8 miles away Swallow Rock Campground, Randolph County, 9 miles away Alpine Shores Campground, Bowden, 10 miles away   Trails Near Cheat River - Laurel Fork: Shavers Mountain Trail, Randolph County , 5 miles away Middle Mountain Trail, Randolph County , 6 miles away Otter Creek Trail, Randolph County , 6 miles away Mountain Side Trail, Tucker County , 6 miles away Green Mountain Trail, Tucker County , 6 miles away