West Virginia whitewater, Cheat River - Glady Fork Randolph county, Glady to US 33 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     12.6 miles   The nature scenery of West Virginia and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The put-in location is a short drive from Morgantown. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so better not forget that lots of rivers in this state are good for beginners. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your     camp stove too. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The Glady to US 33 Bridge section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. The Glady to US 33 Bridge stretch of Cheat River - Glady Fork is 12.6 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because   these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: Have a pleasant hiking adventure along the McCray Creek Trail; a visit to Monongahela National Forest is a good idea. During your tour to Cheat River - Glady Fork you'll meet some people from Glady for sure. Take a hike on the Zinn Ridge Trail. Summertime highs at Cheat River - Glady Fork generally tend to be in the 80's with night lows in the 50's. Highs during the winter are typically in the 30's, and night lows through the wintertime for Cheat River - Glady Fork tend to be in the 10's. Cheat River - Glady Fork frequently gets a good deal of precipitation.     Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Cheat River - Glady Fork.   Whitewater Near Cheat River - Glady Fork: Cheat River - Shavers Fork, Randolph / Tucker County, 2 miles away       Class II-III - 14 miles long (Bemis to Bowden) Cheat River - Shavers Fork, Randolph County, 5 miles away       Class I-II - 14.6 miles long (Bowden to bridge crossing Shavers Fork Close to Little Black Fork) 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) Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph County, 7 miles away       Class II - 2 miles long (2 miles above confluence of Gandy Creek to Gandy Creek) Otter Creek, Randolph / Tucker County, 7 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 9 miles long (to Big Spring Gap) Greenbrier River - West Fork, Pocahontas County, 8 miles away       Class I-II - 8.9 miles long (Wildell to Burner) Cheat River - Laurel Fork, Randolph/ Tucker County, 8 miles away       Class III-IV - 13 miles long (US 33 Bridge to Cheat River Dry Fork) Gandy Creek, Randolph County, 9 miles away       Class III - 13.6 miles long (Sinks outlet to Cheat River Dry Fork) Cheat River - Shavers Fork, Randolph Tucker County, 9 miles away       Class I-II - 15.9 miles long (Bridge crossing Shavers Fork Close to Little Black Fork to Parsons) Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph County, 9 miles away       Class I-III - 12 miles long (Confluence of Gandy Creek to CR 32/4 bridge over Dry Fork)   Ski Areas Near Cheat River - Glady Fork: Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 22 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs Timberline, West Virginia , 24 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs Snowshoe, West Virginia , 29 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs Wisp, Maryland , 46 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs The Homestead, Virginia , 47 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Bryce Resort, Virginia , 65 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs Massanutten, Virginia , 69 miles away, 1110 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 71 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs Wintergreen, Virginia , 72 miles away, 1003 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 74 miles away, 610 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs   Hotels Near Cheat River - Glady Fork: Hampton Inn Elkins, Elkins , 10 miles away Super 8 Elkins, Elkins , 11 miles away Iron Road Inn, Elkins , 11 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites ELKINS, Elkins , 12 miles away ELKINS INN AND SUITES, Elkins , 12 miles away   Campgrounds Near Cheat River - Glady Fork: Laurel Fork Campground, Randolph County, 4 miles away Revelle's River Resorts, Bowden, 5 miles away Alpine Shores Campground, Bowden, 5 miles away   Trails Near Cheat River - Glady Fork: Zinn Ridge Trail, Randolph , 2 miles away McCray Creek Trail, Randolph , 3 miles away Middle Mountain Trail, Randolph , 4 miles away Laurel Fork Trail, Randolph , 4 miles away Stone Camp Run Trail, Randolph , 4 miles away   Public Lands Near Cheat River - Glady Fork: Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia , 13 miles away Blackwater Falls State Park, West Virginia , 21 miles away Cass Railroad State Park, West Virginia , 25 miles away   Golf Courses Near Cheat River - Glady Fork: Golf Holly Meadows Golf Course, Parsons , 15 miles away