West Virginia whitewater - Cherry River - North Fork, Nicholas/Greenbrier County

Nicholas/Greenbrier county, Third West Virginia 39 and 55 Bridge to Richwood section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     13 miles
  The average West Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. The Third West Virginia 39 and 55 Bridge to Richwood section of Cherry River - North Fork in West Virginia is 13 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV section. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your camp stove. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from
    far and near. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The nature scenery of Nicholas/Greenbrier County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons
enough to come here to paddle. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers.

Briefly about the general area:
Throughout the summertime at Cherry River - North Fork temperatures are ordinarily in the 80's while night lows are typically in the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's with winter lows in the
 
20's overnight here at Cherry River - North Fork.
Don't leave Cherry River - North Fork without first going for a hike along the Barrenshe Trail, and there's nice hiking along the Fork Mountain Trail. Cherry River - North Fork is a rather wet place generally with much rain; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month is February.

Cherry River - North Fork, Third West Virginia 39 and 55 Bridge to Richwood road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 13 miles
Average Gradient: 66 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.23332
Longitude: -80.44016

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.22795
Longitude: -80.52802

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Local climate location: GASSAWAY 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Relax Inn Lewisburg, Staunton
23 miles away
The Relax Inn in historic Lewisburg is designed to make each guest feel at home by providing ultimate comfort and convenience. We offer spacious king and double/double, double queen rooms. Relax Inn L...

Lewisburg Super 8 Motel, Lewisburg
23 miles away
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LEWISBURG, Lewisburg
23 miles away
Brand new hotel in Lewisburg, West Virginia boasts excellent facilities. Come and stay at our new Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Lewisburg near the Greenbrier Valley Airport. Our hotel in Le...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Oak Hill, West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Cherry River - North Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Cherry River - North Fork.
 Whitewater Near Cherry River - North Fork:
Cherry River - South Fork, Nicholas/Greenbrier County , 1 miles away, Class II-III+ - 6 miles long (Beech Lick Run to Richwood)
Little Laurel Creek, Greenbrier/Nicholas County , 4 miles away, Class II-IV - 5.1 miles long (CR39/11 to confluence with Cherry River)
Little Kanawha River - Right Fork, Upshur Webster Lewis Braxton County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 6.6 miles long (Cleveland to confluence with Little Kanawha River)
Cranberry River, Pocahontas/Webster County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Cranberry Recreation Area to Big Rock)
Elk River, Randolph/Webster County , 7 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 11.8 miles long (Elk Springs to Bergoo)
Cranberry River, Nicholas County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 7 miles long (Big Rock Camping Area to Gauley River)
Laurel Creek - Cherry Tributary, Nicholas County , 8 miles away, Class III+(V) - 5.3 miles long (Jetsville to Fenwick)
Williams River, Pocahontas/Webster County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Three Forks of Williams to Gauley River)
Cherry River, Nicholas County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (Watergate Inn to Gauley River)
Cranberry River, Pocahontas/Webster County , 8 miles away, Class II-V - 15 miles long (Above Cranberry Rec Area to Cranberry Rec Area)
 Ski Areas Near Cherry River - North Fork:
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 36 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 45 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Winterplace, West Virginia , 56 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 84 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 87 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 106 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 108 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 120 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 123 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 127 miles away, 750 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Cherry River - North Fork:
Relax Inn Lewisburg, Staunton , 23 miles away
Lewisburg Super 8 Motel, Lewisburg , 23 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LEWISBURG, Lewisburg , 23 miles away
Comfort Inn Summersville, Summersville , 24 miles away
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Charleston North (Elkview), Elkview , 24 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Cherry River - North Fork:
Summit Lake Campground, Greenbrier County, 3 miles away
Big Rock Campground, Nicholas County, 4 miles away
Cranberry Campground, Webster County, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Cherry River - North Fork:
Barrenshe Trail, Nicholas County , 2 miles away
Fork Mountain Trail, Greenbrier County , 3 miles away
Bee Run Trail, Nicholas County , 3 miles away
Bear Run Trail, Webster County , 5 miles away
Hanging Rock Trail, Webster County , 5 miles away
 National Parks Near Cherry River - North Fork:
Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 50 miles away
Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 50 miles away
 Lakes Near Cherry River - North Fork

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