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West Virginia whitewater, Cheat River - Dry Fork
Randolph Tucker
county,
CR 32/4 to Jenningston section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-II 7 miles
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The starting point is not too far from Morgantown, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The CR 32/4 to Jenningston stretch of Cheat River - Dry Fork in West Virginia is 7 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. There are campgrounds quite near the river |
where you can camp. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A bit of exercise and
| just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the CR 32/4 to Jenningston stretch is just one of them. The natural beauty of West Virginia and the water flowing gracefully down Cheat River - Dry Fork beats anything.
Briefly about the general area: Pershing Harman Farm Spring is always | |
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fun to check out; there's great hiking along the Allegheny Trail. While you're here at Cheat River - Dry Fork you will meet lots of people from nearby Harman. Don't leave Cheat River - Dry Fork without first going for a
hike along the Little Allegheny Trail. The skiing at Canaan Valley is tremendous; Blackwater Falls State Park is worth a visit. Big Spring is a gorgeous place to pop by while you're at Cheat River - Dry Fork. All the water
falling down from the sky makes Cheat River - Dry Fork a wet location. Most of the rain falls through July, and February on the other hand is the driest.
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Cheat River - Dry Fork, CR 32/4 to Jenningston road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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These outdoors activities are available near Cheat River - Dry Fork. |
| Whitewater Near Cheat River - Dry Fork:
Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph Tucker County, 4 miles away Class I-II - 7 miles long (CR 32/4 to Jenningston) |
Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph/ Tucker County, 4 miles away Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Jenningston to Hendricks) |
Waites Run, Pendleton County, 4 miles away Class IV - 1.8 miles long (Up Forest Service Road to Seneca Creek) |
Cheat River - Laurel Fork, Randolph/ Tucker County, 5 miles away Class III-IV - 13 miles long (US 33 Bridge to Cheat River Dry Fork) |
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) |
Cheat River - Glady Fork, Randolph Tucker County, 5 miles away Class I-III - 8.9 miles long (CR 12 bridge Close to Sully to confluence of Dry Fork Close to Gladwin) |
Seneca Creek, Pendleton County, 6 miles away Class III - 6.2 miles long (Forest Service Campground to Route 28) |
Cheat River - Glady Fork, Randolph County, 7 miles away Class I-II - 9.9 miles long (US 33 Bridge to CR 12 bridge Close to Sully) |
Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph County, 8 miles away Class II - 2 miles long (2 miles above confluence of Gandy Creek to Gandy Creek) |
Red Run, Tucker County, 8 miles away Class V+ - 4 miles long (Ford at FS 13 road to confluence of Dry Fork) |
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| Ski Areas Near Cheat River - Dry Fork:
Canaan Valley, West Virginia
, 9 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs |
Timberline, West Virginia
, 12 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs |
Wisp, Maryland
, 37 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs |
Snowshoe, West Virginia
, 41 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs |
Bryce Resort, Virginia
, 53 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs |
The Homestead, Virginia
, 56 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs |
Massanutten, Virginia
, 60 miles away, 1110 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs |
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania
, 62 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs |
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania
, 65 miles away, 610 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs |
Wintergreen, Virginia
, 67 miles away, 1003 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs |
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| Hotels Near Cheat River - Dry Fork:
Hampton Inn Elkins, Elkins
, 21 miles away |
Iron Road Inn, Elkins
, 21 miles away |
Holiday Inn Express & Suites ELKINS, Elkins
, 22 miles away |
ELKINS INN AND SUITES, Elkins
, 22 miles away |
Super 8 Elkins, Elkins
, 22 miles away |
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| Trails Near Cheat River - Dry Fork:
Little Allegheny Trail, Pendleton
, 5 miles away |
Allegheny Trail, Pendleton
, 6 miles away |
Shavers Mountain Trail, Randolph
, 7 miles away |
Laurel Lick Trail, Randolph
, 8 miles away |
High Meadows Trail, Pendleton
, 8 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Cheat River - Dry Fork:
Blackwater Falls State Park, West Virginia
, 11 miles away |
Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia
, 25 miles away |
Seneca State Forest, West Virginia
, 36 miles away |
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