West Virginia whitewater - Cheat River - Shavers Fork, Randolph / Tucker County Randolph / Tucker county, Bemis to Bowden section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     14 miles   My girlfriend and I are comming to Elkins May 25th-28th and would like to rent a canoe and shuttle service for Saturday May 26th, and paddle this 14mi stretch Says Robert A. Borror Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The scenic beauty of Randolph / Tucker County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll     find a large number of good rivers. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. The Bemis to Bowden stretch of Cheat River - Shavers Fork in Randolph / Tucker County is 14 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Briefly about the general area: A perfect location close to Cheat River - Shavers Fork is Mashey Gap, and hiking is a popular thing to do around Cheat River - Shavers Fork; Zinn Ridge Trail is a pleasant local trail. Cheat River -   Shavers Fork regularly gets a good deal of rainfall; through the month of July you get the most rain around here; February is the month with the least moisture. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Cheat River - Shavers Fork with nighttime lows in the 50's. Throughout the wintertime the highs are generally in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Cheat River - Shavers Fork. Cheat River - Shavers Fork, Bemis to Bowden road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 14 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.80416 Longitude: -79.7389 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.90555 Longitude: -79.76668 Paddler input for Cheat River - Shavers Fork, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Cheat River - Shavers Fork, West Virginia Local climate location: BELINGTON 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Hampton Inn Elkins, Elkins 7 miles away The Hampton Inn Elkins West Virginia hotel is an 81 room interior corridor. focused-service hotel built overlooking the Tygart Valley in Elkins. This Hampton hotel in West Virginia is conveniently loc... Super 8 Elkins, Elkins 7 miles away The Super 8 is located off of Route 219 in Elkins, WV and is approximately three miles from Randolph County Airport. Local attractions include Monongahela National Forest, approximately five miles awa... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ELKINS, Elkins 8 miles away Welcome to Our Extraordinary Elkins Hotel Nestled in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia, Elkins is a small town with lots of charm and easy access to some of the best outdoor r...   All West Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in West Virginia. 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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 - Shavers Fork.   Whitewater Near Cheat River - Shavers Fork: Cheat River - Shavers Fork, Randolph County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 14.6 miles long (Bowden to bridge crossing Shavers Fork Close to Little Black Fork) Cheat River - Shavers Fork, Randolph County , 6 miles away, Class III-V - 13 miles long (MCamp Groundee Run to Bemis) Cheat River - Glady Fork, Randolph County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 9.9 miles long (US 33 Bridge to CR 12 bridge Close to Sully) Greenbrier River - West Fork, Pocahontas County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 8.9 miles long (Wildell to Burner) Cheat River - Shavers Fork, Randolph Tucker County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 15.9 miles long (Bridge crossing Shavers Fork Close to Little Black Fork to Parsons) Otter Creek, Randolph / Tucker County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 9 miles long (to Big Spring Gap) Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph County , 12 miles away, Class II - 2 miles long (2 miles above confluence of Gandy Creek to Gandy Creek) Cheat River - Shavers Fork, Pochantas / Randolph County , 13 miles away, Class I-III - 11 miles long (US Route 250 to MCamp Groundee Run) Gandy Creek, Randolph County , 13 miles away, Class III - 13.6 miles long (Sinks outlet to Cheat River Dry Fork) Otter Creek, Tucker County , 13 miles away, Class IV - 2.6 miles long (Big Springs Gap to Cheat River)   Ski Areas Near Cheat River - Shavers Fork: Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 24 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 26 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 29 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 46 miles away, 700 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 49 miles away, 700 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 68 miles away, 500 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 70 miles away, 754 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 73 miles away, 1110 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 73 miles away, 610 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 75 miles away, 1003 vertical feet   Hotels Near Cheat River - Shavers Fork: Hampton Inn Elkins, Elkins , 7 miles away Super 8 Elkins, Elkins , 7 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ELKINS, Elkins , 8 miles away Days Inn and Suites Elkins, Elkins , 8 miles away Red Carpet Inn Bartow, Bartow , 17 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Cheat River - Shavers Fork: Alpine Shores Campground, Bowden, 5 miles away Revelle's River Resorts, Bowden, 5 miles away Revelle Campgrounds, Bowden, 5 miles away   Trails Near Cheat River - Shavers Fork: Zinn Ridge Trail, Randolph County , 5 miles away McCray Creek Trail, Randolph County , 6 miles away County Line Trail, Randolph County , 6 miles away Little Black Fork Trail, Randolph County , 7 miles away Beulah Trail, Randolph County , 7 miles away