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
Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in West Virginia are easier than the national norm, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. This section of Cherry River - North Fork in Nicholas/Greenbrier County is 13 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling
spots. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Third West Virginia 39 and 55 Bridge to Richwood
section is one of them. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The nature scenery of Nicholas/Greenbrier County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle.
Briefly about the general area: Cherry River - North Fork is a quite wet place frequently with a good deal of rain; the wettest month of the year is typically July, that's the one that rains the most; February is when it's the driest. During the summer at Cherry River - North Fork temperatures are typically in the 80's.
Once the sun is down it descends down to the 60's. High temperatures throughout the wintertime are normally in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Cherry River - North Fork are in the 20's. Go for a hike on the Barrenshe Trail; don't leave Cherry River - North Fork without first going for a hike along the Fork Mountain Trail.
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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)