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   This section of Cherry River - South Fork is 6 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III+ section by American Whitewater. The wonderful West Virginia scenery and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in West Virginia are often more forgiving than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget     that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The campgrounds here at Cherry River - South Fork are pretty good. 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. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Beech Lick Run to Richwood section is one of them. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. Briefly about the general area: There's good hiking along the Barrenshe Trail, and the Fork Mountain Trail offers hiking at its best. All the water falling down from the sky makes Cherry River - South Fork a wet place; July is the wettest month with most rain,   and February meanwhile is the driest month. Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Cherry River - South Fork. During the moonlight hours it's commonly in the 60's. For the duration of the winter this place gets highs in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Cherry River - South Fork. 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 Paddler input for Cherry River - South Fork, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Cherry River - South Fork, West Virginia Local climate location: GASSAWAY 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find a whitewater outfitter in West Virginia Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Oak Hill, West Virginia 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.       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 Wisp, Maryland , 107 miles away, 610 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 108 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 121 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 124 miles away, 500 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 129 miles away, 750 vertical feet   Hotels Near Cherry River - South Fork: Lewisburg Super 8 Motel, Lewisburg , 22 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Lewisburg , 22 miles away Comfort Inn Summersville, Summersville , 24 miles away Sleep Inn Summersville, Summersville , 24 miles away Summersville Super 8 Motel, Summersville , 24 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