West Virginia whitewater, Cheat River - Dry Fork Randolph county, Confluence of Gandy Creek to CR 32/4 bridge over Dry Fork section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     12 miles   This section of Cheat River - Dry Fork is 12 miles long and has been rated as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Morgantown, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in West Virginia are often easier than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the rivers in this state     are not very demanding. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. The wonderful West Virginia scenery and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. There's camping available near Cheat River - Dry Fork. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. Briefly about the general area:   Going for a hike on the Little Allegheny Trail is always a pleasant adventure, and if you like skiing, you're in luck; Canaan Valley is reasonably near. Cheat River - Dry Fork is not far at all from Whitmer; a spree to Herman Smith Spring will fill your soul with tremendous feelings. This river is so wonderful. Go for a hike on the Allegheny Trail, and do put some time aside to spend at John Mullennex Spring if you're here at Cheat River - Dry Fork. Everybody loves Blackwater Falls State Park. The high level of rainfall makes Cheat River - Dry Fork a reasonably wet place. July is the wettest month with most rain while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Cheat River - Dry Fork, Confluence of Gandy Creek to CR 32/4 bridge over Dry Fork 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 Tucker County, 2 miles away       Class I-II - 7 miles long (CR 32/4 to Jenningston) Cheat River - Laurel Fork, Randolph/ Tucker County, 3 miles away       Class III-IV - 13 miles long (US 33 Bridge to Cheat River Dry Fork) Waites Run, Pendleton County, 4 miles away       Class IV - 1.8 miles long (Up Forest Service Road to Seneca Creek) Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph County, 6 miles away       Class II - 2 miles long (2 miles above confluence of Gandy Creek to Gandy Creek) Cheat River - Glady Fork, Randolph Tucker County, 6 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, 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 III - 6.2 miles long (Forest Service Campground to Route 28) Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph/ Tucker County, 7 miles away       Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Jenningston to Hendricks) Gandy Creek, Randolph County, 7 miles away       Class III - 13.6 miles long (Sinks outlet to Cheat River Dry Fork)   Ski Areas Near Cheat River - Dry Fork: Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 12 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs Timberline, West Virginia , 14 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs Snowshoe, West Virginia , 38 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs Wisp, Maryland , 39 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs The Homestead, Virginia , 53 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Bryce Resort, Virginia , 55 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs Massanutten, Virginia , 61 miles away, 1110 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 65 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs Wintergreen, Virginia , 67 miles away, 1003 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 67 miles away, 610 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs   Hotels Near Cheat River - Dry Fork: Hampton Inn Elkins, Elkins , 20 miles away Iron Road Inn, Elkins , 20 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites ELKINS, Elkins , 21 miles away Super 8 Elkins, Elkins , 21 miles away ELKINS INN AND SUITES, Elkins , 21 miles away   Campgrounds Near Cheat River - Dry Fork: Swallow Rock Campground, Randolph County, 5 miles away Seneca Campground, Pendleton County, 6 miles away Seneca Shadows - Monongahela National Forest, Elkins, 7 miles away   Trails Near Cheat River - Dry Fork: Little Allegheny Trail, Pendleton , 5 miles away Allegheny Trail, Pendleton , 5 miles away Laurel Lick Trail, Randolph , 6 miles away Bee Trail, Randolph , 6 miles away Swallow Rock Trail, Randolph , 6 miles away   Public Lands Near Cheat River - Dry Fork: Blackwater Falls State Park, West Virginia , 14 miles away Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia , 23 miles away Seneca State Forest, West Virginia , 34 miles away   Golf Courses Near Cheat River - Dry Fork: Golf Holly Meadows Golf Course, Parsons , 15 miles away