West Virginia whitewater - Cranberry River, Pocahontas/Webster County

Pocahontas/Webster county, Cranberry Recreation Area to Big Rock section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     6 miles
  The scenic beauty of Pocahontas/Webster County and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The Cranberry Recreation Area to Big Rock stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. This section of Cranberry River in Pocahontas/Webster County is 6 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-IV section of whitewater. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in West Virginia are often easier
    than in other states, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. If
you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.

Briefly about the general area:
The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Cranberry River while night lows are regularly in the 50's. Highs during the wintertime are mostly in the 40's; through the dark hours in the wintertime at Cranberry River temperatures plunge to the 10's. Don't leave Cranberry
 
River without first going for a hike along the Pocahontas Trail, and Pheasant Hollow is without doubt a pleasant location to go to.
A great deal of rainfall falls at Cranberry River; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest of the months is February. Good hiking is available along the Big Run Trail.

Cranberry River, Cranberry Recreation Area to Big Rock road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 6 miles
Average Gradient: 80 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.2012
Longitude: -80.27321

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.30236
Longitude: -80.50663

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Current weather conditions at Cranberry River, West Virginia
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Local climate location: RICHWOOD 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Cranberry River.
 Whitewater Near Cranberry River:
Little Kanawha River - Right Fork, Upshur Webster Lewis Braxton County , 2 miles away, Class II-III - 6.6 miles long (Cleveland to confluence with Little Kanawha River)
Cranberry River, Pocahontas/Webster County , 2 miles away, Class II-V - 15 miles long (Above Cranberry Rec Area to Cranberry Rec Area)
Elk River, Randolph/Webster County , 4 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 11.8 miles long (Elk Springs to Bergoo)
Elk River, Pocahontas/Randolph County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 10.4 miles long (Slatyfork to Elk Springs)
Cherry River - North Fork, Nicholas/Greenbrier County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 13 miles long (Third West Virginia 39 and 55 Bridge to Richwood)
Williams River, Pocahontas/Webster County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Three Forks of Williams to Gauley River)
Williams River, Pocahontas/Webster County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 11 miles long (Tea Creek to Three Forks of Williams)
Cherry River - South Fork, Nicholas/Greenbrier County , 8 miles away, Class II-III+ - 6 miles long (Beech Lick Run to Richwood)
Gauley River, Webster County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 8.3 miles long (Confluence with Turkey Fork to Bolair)
Robbins Run, Greenbrier County , 10 miles away, Class III - 2.8 miles long (Confluence of Boggs Run to Confluence of Spring Creek)
 Ski Areas Near Cranberry River:
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 29 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 39 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Winterplace, West Virginia , 62 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 78 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 81 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Cranberry River:
Relax Inn Lewisburg, Staunton , 24 miles away
Super 8 Lewisburg, Lewisburg , 24 miles away
Hampton Inn Lewisburg, Lewisburg , 24 miles away
Quality Inn Lewisburg, Lewisburg , 24 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LEWISBURG, Lewisburg , 24 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Cranberry River:
Summit Lake Campground, Greenbrier County, 4 miles away
Cranberry Campground, Webster County, 5 miles away
Big Rock Campground, Nicholas County, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Cranberry River:
Pocahontas Trail, Webster County , 0 miles away
Big Run Trail, Greenbrier County , 3 miles away
Birchlog Trail, Pocahontas County , 3 miles away
Hanging Rock Trail, Webster County , 3 miles away
Lick Branch Trail, Webster County , 3 miles away
 National Parks Near Cranberry River:
Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 57 miles away
Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 57 miles away
 Lakes Near Cranberry River

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