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   This section of Gandy Creek in Randolph County is 13.6 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III section of whitewater. The wonderful West Virginia scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your sleeping bag. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in West Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind     that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are no other stretches to paddle along Gandy Creek than the Sinks outlet to Cheat River Dry Fork stretch. Briefly about the general area: All through the warm days of summer highs here at Gandy Creek reach the 80's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 30's while Gandy Creek nighttime low temperatures through the winter are in the 10's. This is such a great river. Mary Elza Spring is always fun to check out. Gandy Creek gets a good deal of water; July is the month that gets the most rain; February   on the other hand is the driest. Going for a hike on the Elza Trail is always a great adventure, and if you're here, you might as well check out Little Low Place. Near Gandy Creek you hit upon the Bee Trail which is a brilliant hiking trail; a short journey to Ray Mullennex Spring is always worthwhile. 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 Paddler input for Gandy Creek, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Gandy Creek, West Virginia Local climate location: BELINGTON 12 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Hampton Inn Elkins, Elkins 19 miles away The Hampton Inn Elkins West Virginia hotel is an 81 room interior corridor. focused-service hotel built overlooking the Tygart Valley in Elkins. This Hampton hotel in West Virginia is conveniently loc... Red Carpet Inn Bartow, Bartow 20 miles away Northern Pocahontas County, West Virginia is fast becoming a mini vacation location. We are located within 20 miles of some of the areas best known attractions such as the Cass Scenic Railroad, Snowsh... Canaan Valley Resort and Conf Ctr, Davis 20 miles away Canaan Valley Resort and Conference Center is four-season resort offering ski, snowboarding, tubing, cross-country skiing and ice-skating in the winter and golf, geocaching, Eurogbunge, climbing wall,...   All West Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in West Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Gandy Creek, West Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Gandy Creek, West Virginia. Find a whitewater outfitter in West Virginia Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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, 700 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, 1110 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 64 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 69 miles away, 754 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 72 miles away, 610 vertical feet   Hotels Near Gandy Creek: Hampton Inn Elkins, Elkins , 19 miles away Red Carpet Inn Bartow, Bartow , 20 miles away Canaan Valley Resort and Conf Ctr, Davis , 20 miles away Super 8 Elkins, 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