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

Nicholas/Greenbrier county, Beech Lick Run to Richwood section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III+     6 miles
  The scenic beauty of West Virginia and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. The Beech Lick Run to Richwood section of Cherry River - South Fork in West Virginia is 6 miles long and is a class II-III+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good places for that around here. This
    is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Beech Lick Run to Richwood section is one of them. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in West
Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that rivers here are less demanding. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come.

Briefly about the general area:
The warmest time of the year at Cherry River - South Fork comes with high temperatures in the 80's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 60's. For the duration of the wintertime highs are frequently in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Cherry River - South Fork are in the 20's.
Near Cherry
 
River - South Fork you locate the Barrenshe Trail which is a brilliant hiking trail; going for a hike on the Fork Mountain Trail is always a pleasant adventure. Cherry River - South Fork is a wet site that gets lots of precipitation; July is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest month is February.

Cherry River - South Fork, Beech Lick Run to Richwood road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III+
Length: 6 miles
Average Gradient: 52 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.19747
Longitude: -80.46282

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.2236
Longitude: -80.52854

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Current weather conditions at Cherry River - South Fork, West Virginia
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Local climate location: GASSAWAY 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Relax Inn Lewisburg, Staunton
22 miles away
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Super 8 Lewisburg, Lewisburg
22 miles away
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Hampton Inn Lewisburg, Lewisburg
22 miles away
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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 - South Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Cherry River - South Fork.
 Whitewater Near Cherry River - South Fork:
Cherry River - North Fork, Nicholas/Greenbrier County , 1 miles away, Class III-IV - 13 miles long (Third West Virginia 39 and 55 Bridge to Richwood)
Little Laurel Creek, Greenbrier/Nicholas County , 3 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 , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 6.6 miles long (Cleveland to confluence with Little Kanawha River)
Laurel Creek - Cherry Tributary, Nicholas County , 7 miles away, Class III+(V) - 5.3 miles long (Jetsville to Fenwick)
Cranberry River, Nicholas County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 7 miles long (Big Rock Camping Area to Gauley River)
Cherry River, Nicholas County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (Watergate Inn to Gauley River)
Cranberry River, Pocahontas/Webster County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Cranberry Recreation Area to Big Rock)
Elk River, Randolph/Webster County , 8 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 11.8 miles long (Elk Springs to Bergoo)
Williams River, Pocahontas/Webster County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Three Forks of Williams to Gauley River)
Cranberry River, Pocahontas/Webster County , 9 miles away, Class II-V - 15 miles long (Above Cranberry Rec Area to Cranberry Rec Area)
 Ski Areas Near Cherry River - South Fork:
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 37 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 45 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Winterplace, West Virginia , 55 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 86 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 88 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Cherry River - South Fork:
Relax Inn Lewisburg, Staunton , 22 miles away
Super 8 Lewisburg, Lewisburg , 22 miles away
Hampton Inn Lewisburg, Lewisburg , 22 miles away
Quality Inn Lewisburg, Lewisburg , 22 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LEWISBURG, Lewisburg , 22 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Cherry River - South Fork:
Summit Lake Campground, Greenbrier County, 4 miles away
Big Rock Campground, Nicholas County, 5 miles away
Cranberry Campground, Webster County, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Cherry River - South Fork:
Barrenshe Trail, Nicholas County , 3 miles away
Fork Mountain Trail, Greenbrier County , 3 miles away
Bee Run Trail, Nicholas County , 4 miles away
Bear Run Trail, Webster County , 6 miles away
Hanging Rock Trail, Webster County , 6 miles away
 National Parks Near Cherry River - South Fork:
Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 49 miles away
Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 49 miles away
 Lakes Near Cherry River - South Fork

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