West Virginia whitewater - Cheat River - Shavers Fork, Randolph Tucker County
Randolph Tucker
county,
Bridge crossing Shavers Fork Close to Little Black Fork to Parsons section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 15.9 miles
The starting point is not too far from Morgantown, as you can see on the road map further down. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in West Virginia are often more forgiving than in other states, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The natural beauty of Randolph Tucker County and the water flowing gracefully down Cheat River - Shavers Fork have people coming here. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so pack your sleeping bag. This
is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. This stretch of Cheat River - Shavers Fork in Randolph Tucker County is 15.9 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. Some people prefer whitewater rafting
and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good spots for that around here. 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.
Briefly about the general area: Near Cheat River - Shavers Fork you stumble on the Turkey Run Trail which is a pleasant hiking trail; the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Harlan Irons Spring. The Long Trail is a magnificent hiking trail near Cheat River - Shavers Fork. The warmest time of the year at Cheat
River - Shavers Fork comes with high temperatures in the 80's. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 50's. All through the winter this place gets highs in the 30's while Cheat River - Shavers Fork night low temperatures through the wintertime
are in the 10's. Cheat River - Shavers Fork regularly gets a lot of precipitation; most of the rain falls during July while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
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These outdoors activities are available near Cheat River - Shavers Fork.
Cheat River - Black Fork, Tucker
County
, 4 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Confluence of Blackwater River and Dry Fork at Hendricks to confluence of Shavers Fork)
Otter Creek, Tucker
County
, 5 miles away, Class IV - 2.6 miles long (Big Springs Gap to Cheat River)
Cheat River - Shavers Fork, Randolph
County
, 5 miles away, Class I-II - 14.6 miles long (Bowden to bridge crossing Shavers Fork Close to Little Black Fork)
Otter Creek, Randolph / Tucker
County
, 5 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 9 miles long (to Big Spring Gap)
Roaring Creek, Preston
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV - 6.1 miles long (County Road 3-12 to Cheat River)
Cheat River - Glady Fork, Randolph
County
, 8 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
, 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Jenningston to Hendricks)
Blackwater River, Tucker
County
, 9 miles away, Class III-V - 7 miles long (North Fork Confluence to Hendricks)
Cheat River - Glady Fork, Randolph Tucker
County
, 10 miles away, Class I-III - 8.9 miles long (CR 12 bridge Close to Sully to confluence of Dry Fork Close to Gladwin)
Red Run, Tucker
County
, 10 miles away, Class V+ - 4 miles long (Ford at FS 13 road to confluence of Dry Fork)