West Virginia whitewater, Cheat River - Dry Fork Randolph county, 2 miles above confluence of Gandy Creek to Gandy Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     2 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in West Virginia tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections in this state are pretty easy. This section of Cheat River - Dry Fork in Randolph County is 2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II section. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. You might have to settle for a     hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. If you're coming from Morgantown it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. This stretch is short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. The scenic beauty of Randolph County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons   enough to come here to paddle. Briefly about the general area: The Laurel Lick Trail is a magnificent hiking trail in the neighborhood of Cheat River - Dry Fork, and lots of folks from Whitmer come here. Little Low Place is next to Cheat River - Dry Fork and is a good location, and Ray Mullennex Spring is an inspiring site to stop by while here. This is a great river. There is a great hiking trail near Cheat River - Dry Fork called the Bee Trail; don't leave Cheat River - Dry Fork without first paying a visit to Sallys Cabin Spring. All through the summer months, highs ordinarily are in the 80's at Cheat River - Dry Fork. Cheat River - Dry Fork, 2 miles above confluence of Gandy Creek to Gandy Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Cheat River - Dry Fork.   Whitewater Near Cheat River - Dry Fork: Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph County, 2 miles away       Class I-III - 12 miles long (Confluence of Gandy Creek to CR 32/4 bridge over Dry Fork) Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph County, 2 miles away       Class II - 2 miles long (2 miles above confluence of Gandy Creek to Gandy Creek) Gandy Creek, Randolph County, 3 miles away       Class III - 13.6 miles long (Sinks outlet to Cheat River Dry Fork) Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph Tucker County, 3 miles away       Class I-II - 7 miles long (CR 32/4 to Jenningston) Cheat River - Laurel Fork, Randolph/ Tucker County, 4 miles away       Class III-IV - 13 miles long (US 33 Bridge to Cheat River Dry Fork) Waites Run, Pendleton County, 5 miles away       Class IV - 1.8 miles long (Up Forest Service Road to Seneca Creek) Cheat River - Glady Fork, Randolph County, 6 miles away       Class I-II - 9.9 miles long (US 33 Bridge to CR 12 bridge Close to Sully) Seneca Creek, Pendleton County, 6 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 13 miles long (Judy Springs to Forest Service Campground) Cheat River - Glady Fork, Randolph Tucker County, 8 miles away       Class I-III - 8.9 miles long (CR 12 bridge Close to Sully to confluence of Dry Fork Close to Gladwin) Cheat River - Glady Fork, Randolph County, 8 miles away       Class I-II - 12.6 miles long (Glady to US 33 Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Cheat River - Dry Fork: Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 15 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs Timberline, West Virginia , 18 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs Snowshoe, West Virginia , 35 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs Wisp, Maryland , 43 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs The Homestead, Virginia , 50 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Bryce Resort, Virginia , 57 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs Massanutten, Virginia , 62 miles away, 1110 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs Wintergreen, Virginia , 66 miles away, 1003 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 68 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 71 miles away, 610 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs   Hotels Near Cheat River - Dry Fork: Hampton Inn Elkins, Elkins , 18 miles away Iron Road Inn, Elkins , 19 miles away Super 8 Elkins, Elkins , 19 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites ELKINS, Elkins , 19 miles away ELKINS INN AND SUITES, Elkins , 20 miles away   Campgrounds Near Cheat River - Dry Fork: Swallow Rock Campground, Randolph County, 3 miles away Gatewood Group Campground, Randolph County, 5 miles away Spruce Knob Lake Campground, Randolph County, 6 miles away   Trails Near Cheat River - Dry Fork: Laurel Lick Trail, Randolph , 3 miles away Bee Trail, Randolph , 3 miles away Elza Trail, Randolph , 3 miles away North Fork Big Run Trail, Randolph , 4 miles away Big Run Trail, Randolph , 4 miles away   Public Lands Near Cheat River - Dry Fork: Blackwater Falls State Park, West Virginia , 17 miles away Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia , 19 miles away Seneca State Forest, West Virginia , 30 miles away   Golf Courses Near Cheat River - Dry Fork: Golf Holly Meadows Golf Course, Parsons , 17 miles away