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
  If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The Beech Lick Run to Richwood section of Cherry River - South Fork in Nicholas/Greenbrier County is 6 miles long and is a class II-III+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. There's camping available near Cherry River - South Fork. 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. The wonderful West Virginia scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. You might be into whitewater rafting
or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip.

Briefly about the general area:
The high level of rainfall makes Cherry River - South Fork a pretty wet place; during the month of July you get the most rain around here, and February is when it's the driest. Summertime highs at Cherry River - South Fork frequently tend to be in the 80's with overnight lows in the 60's. For the duration of the winter the highs are
 
generally in the 40's, and throughout the dark hours in the winter at Cherry River - South Fork temperatures fall to the 20's.
The Barrenshe Trail offers hiking at its best, and Cherry River - South Fork is right by the Fork Mountain Trail.

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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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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Lewisburg Super 8 Motel, Lewisburg
22 miles away
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 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
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:
Relax Inn Lewisburg, Staunton , 22 miles away
Lewisburg Super 8 Motel, Lewisburg , 22 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LEWISBURG, Lewisburg , 22 miles away
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Charleston North (Elkview), Elkview , 24 miles away
Comfort Inn Summersville, 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

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