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.
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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)