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 nature scenery of West Virginia and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. The average West Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. This section of Cranberry River in Pocahontas/Webster County is 6 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV section. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Cranberry Recreation Area to Big Rock stretch is one of them.     On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Briefly about the general area: If you're here, you might as well go to Pheasant Hollow, and if you're here you can take a hike along the Pocahontas Trail. Cranberry River is a wet location that gets a good deal of rain; the month with most of the rain is July; February is the month with the least moisture. During the summer months, highs commonly are in the 80's at Cranberry River,   and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. During the winter highs are in the 40's; after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Cranberry River fall into the 10's. On a good day at Cranberry River you can take a hike 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 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. Relax Inn Lewisburg, Staunton 24 miles away The Relax Inn in historic Lewisburg is designed to make each guest feel at home by providing ultimate comfort and convenience. We offer spacious king and double/double, double queen rooms. Relax Inn L... 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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: 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 Wisp, Maryland , 100 miles away, 610 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 102 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 113 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 116 miles away, 500 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 122 miles away, 750 vertical feet   Hotels Near Cranberry River: Relax Inn Lewisburg, Staunton , 24 miles away Lewisburg Super 8 Motel, Lewisburg , 24 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LEWISBURG, Lewisburg , 24 miles away The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs , 26 miles away Comfort Inn Summersville, Summersville , 31 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