West Virginia whitewater - Cranberry River, Pocahontas/Webster County Pocahontas/Webster county, Above Cranberry Rec Area to Cranberry Rec Area section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-V     15 miles   The Above Cranberry Rec Area to Cranberry Rec Area stretch of Cranberry River in Pocahontas/Webster County is 15 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-V section of whitewater. The average West Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so why not pack your camp stove too. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking     or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good spots for that around here. The Above Cranberry Rec Area to Cranberry Rec Area stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There's camping available near Cranberry River. The beautiful scenery of West Virginia and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: Cranberry River sees pretty high levels of precipitation; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain; February is the month with the least moisture. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Birchlog Trail, and do take a hike on the Pocahontas   Trail. During the warm months highs here at Cranberry River get into the 80's with night lows in the 50's. For the period of the winter the highs are generally in the 40's; overnight lows through the winter for Cranberry River tend to be in the 10's. Cranberry River, Above Cranberry Rec Area to Cranberry Rec Area road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-V Length: 15 miles Average Gradient: 58 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.2012 Longitude: -80.27321 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.32783 Longitude: -80.46044 Paddler input for Cranberry River, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Cranberry River, West Virginia Local climate location: RICHWOOD 7 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Lewisburg Super 8 Motel, Lewisburg 25 miles away Set amid the Allegheny Mountains, in an area rich in history and natural beauty, Lewisburg beckons to the traveler seeking an array of outdoor adventures. With natural wonders that provide for a wide ... 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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 Cranberry River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Cranberry River.   Whitewater Near Cranberry River: Cranberry River, Pocahontas/Webster County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Cranberry Recreation Area to Big Rock) Elk River, Pocahontas/Randolph County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 10.4 miles long (Slatyfork to Elk Springs) Little Kanawha River - Right Fork, Upshur Webster Lewis Braxton County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 6.6 miles long (Cleveland to confluence with Little Kanawha River) Elk River, Randolph/Webster County , 5 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 11.8 miles long (Elk Springs to Bergoo) Williams River, Pocahontas/Webster County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 11 miles long (Tea Creek to Three Forks of Williams) Williams River, Pocahontas/Webster County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Three Forks of Williams to Gauley River) Cherry River - North Fork, Nicholas/Greenbrier County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 13 miles long (Third West Virginia 39 and 55 Bridge to Richwood) Gauley River, Webster County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 8.3 miles long (Confluence with Turkey Fork to Bolair) Cherry River - South Fork, Nicholas/Greenbrier County , 9 miles away, Class II-III+ - 6 miles long (Beech Lick Run to Richwood) Gauley River, Webster County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 9.5 miles long (Confluence with South Fork to confluence with Turkey Fork)   Ski Areas Near Cranberry River: Snowshoe, West Virginia , 28 miles away, 1500 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 38 miles away, 700 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 63 miles away, 603 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 76 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 79 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 99 miles away, 610 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 100 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 111 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 115 miles away, 500 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 121 miles away, 750 vertical feet   Hotels Near Cranberry River: Lewisburg Super 8 Motel, Lewisburg , 25 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Lewisburg , 25 miles away The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs , 26 miles away Sutton - Days Inn Flatwoods, Sutton , 31 miles away Comfort Inn Summersville, Summersville , 32 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Cranberry River: Summit Lake Campground, Greenbrier County, 5 miles away Cranberry Campground, Webster County, 6 miles away Tea Creek Campground, Pocahontas County, 10 miles away   Trails Near Cranberry River: Birchlog Trail, Pocahontas County , 1 miles away Pocahontas Trail, Webster County , 2 miles away Tumbling Rock Trail, Pocahontas County , 2 miles away Little Fork Trail, Webster County , 3 miles away North South Trail, Pocahontas County , 3 miles away   National Parks Near Cranberry River: Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 58 miles away Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 58 miles away   Lakes Near Cranberry River