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
  This stretch of Cherry River - North Fork is 13 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. 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. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your camping stuff too. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in West Virginia are easier than the national norm, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. There are a few other sections
    in this river system that can be paddled as well. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. The beautiful scenery of West Virginia and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. No matter if you're
whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. The campgrounds here at Cherry River - North Fork are pretty good.

Briefly about the general area:
All the water falling down from the sky makes Cherry River - North Fork a wet place; the wettest month of the year is regularly July, that's the one that rains the most, and February on the other hand is the driest. During the summertime months, highs generally are in the 80's at Cherry River - North Fork. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the
 
60's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's while Cherry River - North Fork overnight low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 20's.
On a splendid day at Cherry River - North Fork you can take a hike along the Barrenshe Trail, and there is a great hiking trail nearby called the Fork Mountain Trail.

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.

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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
 Hotels Near Cherry River - North Fork:
Relax Inn Lewisburg, Staunton , 23 miles away
Super 8 Lewisburg, Lewisburg , 23 miles away
Hampton Inn Lewisburg, Lewisburg , 23 miles away
Quality Inn Lewisburg, Lewisburg , 23 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LEWISBURG, Lewisburg , 23 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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