West Virginia whitewater - Gandy Creek, Randolph County

Randolph county, Sinks outlet to Cheat River Dry Fork section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III     13.6 miles
  The Sinks outlet to Cheat River Dry Fork stretch of Gandy Creek in Randolph County is 13.6 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III section of whitewater. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your camp stove. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Great exercise and a chance
    to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. The wonderful Randolph County scenery and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t
have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that. Gandy Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Sinks outlet to Cheat River Dry Fork stretch is the only one.

Briefly about the general area:
Going for a hike along the Elza Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this area; don't leave Gandy Creek without first paying a visit to Ray Mullennex Spring. The warmest time of the year at Gandy Creek comes with
 
high temperatures in the 80's. Summer night lows fall down to the 50's. Through the wintertime highs are usually in the 30's; nighttime lows at Gandy Creek through the wintertime ordinarily descend into the 10's.
At this river you will always have a good time. Have a pleasant hiking adventure along the Bee Trail. Little Low Place is in the vicinity of Gandy Creek and is definitely a fine site to stop by; the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Mary Elza Spring. Gandy Creek is a reasonably wet place typically with a large amount of rain; July is the month that gets the most rain; February is the month with the least moisture.

Gandy Creek, Sinks outlet to Cheat River Dry Fork road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III
Length: 13.6 miles
Average Gradient: 60 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.75603
Longitude: -79.58953

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.82476
Longitude: -79.56399

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Current weather conditions at Gandy Creek, West Virginia
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Local climate location: BELINGTON 12 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 Gandy Creek.
 Whitewater Near Gandy Creek:
Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph County , 1 miles away, Class II - 2 miles long (2 miles above confluence of Gandy Creek to Gandy Creek)
Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph County , 5 miles away, Class I-III - 12 miles long (Confluence of Gandy Creek to CR 32/4 bridge over Dry Fork)
Seneca Creek, Pendleton County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 13 miles long (Judy Springs to Forest Service Campground)
Waites Run, Pendleton County , 6 miles away, Class IV - 1.8 miles long (Up Forest Service Road to Seneca Creek)
Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph Tucker County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (CR 32/4 to Jenningston)
Cheat River - Laurel Fork, Randolph/ Tucker County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 13 miles long (US 33 Bridge to Cheat River Dry Fork)
Cheat River - Glady Fork, Randolph County , 8 miles away, Class I-II - 9.9 miles long (US 33 Bridge to CR 12 bridge Close to Sully)
Big Run River, Pendleton County , 9 miles away, Class II+ - 3.7 miles long (Confluence with Teeter Camp Run to Cherry Grove)
Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch, Pendleton County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 9.8 miles long (Cherry Grove to Riverton)
Cheat River - Glady Fork, Randolph Tucker County , 10 miles away, Class I-III - 8.9 miles long (CR 12 bridge Close to Sully to confluence of Dry Fork Close to Gladwin)
 Ski Areas Near Gandy Creek:
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 16 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 18 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 35 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 44 miles away, 610 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 49 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 56 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 60 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 64 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 69 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 72 miles away, 610 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Gandy Creek:
Econo Lodge Elkins, Elkins , 19 miles away
Red Carpet Inn Bartow, Bartow , 20 miles away
Canaan Valley Resort and Conf Ctr, Davis , 20 miles away
Elkins Super 8 Motel, Elkins , 20 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ELKINS, Elkins , 20 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Gandy Creek:
Swallow Rock Campground, Randolph County, 2 miles away
Gatewood Group Campground, Randolph County, 4 miles away
Spruce Knob Lake Campground, Randolph County, 5 miles away
 Trails Near Gandy Creek:
Bee Trail, Randolph County , 2 miles away
Elza Trail, Randolph County , 2 miles away
North Fork Big Run Trail, Randolph County , 3 miles away
Swallow Rock Trail, Randolph County , 3 miles away
Big Run Trail, Randolph County , 3 miles away
 Lakes Near Gandy Creek

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