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.
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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)