West Virginia whitewater, Cheat River - Glady Fork Randolph county, US 33 Bridge to CR 12 bridge Close to Sully section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     9.9 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers in this state are less demanding. The wonderful Randolph County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This stretch of Cheat River - Glady Fork in West Virginia is 9.9 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a     class I-II section of whitewater. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling rivers. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: If you're popping by Cheat River - Glady Fork from Bowden, you   won't be the only one, and hey, Gotta ski right? Canaan Valley is a perfect location to do that. Going for a hike along the Middle Mountain Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this neighborhood. Going to Blackwater Falls State Park near Cheat River - Glady Fork is a good thing to do; while you're here you can take a hike along the Shavers Mountain Trail. A glorious place in close proximity to Cheat River - Glady Fork is Baker Hollow. For the duration of the warm months highs here at Cheat River - Glady Fork reach the 80's; the overnight is somewhat cooler of course, usually in the 50's. Cheat River - Glady Fork, US 33 Bridge to CR 12 bridge Close to Sully 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 - Glady Fork.   Whitewater Near Cheat River - Glady Fork: Cheat River - Glady Fork, Randolph County, 2 miles away       Class I-II - 9.9 miles long (US 33 Bridge to CR 12 bridge Close to Sully) Cheat River - Glady Fork, Randolph Tucker County, 2 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 - Laurel Fork, Randolph/ Tucker County, 3 miles away       Class III-IV - 13 miles long (US 33 Bridge to Cheat River Dry Fork) Otter Creek, Randolph / Tucker County, 3 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 9 miles long (to Big Spring Gap) Cheat River - Shavers Fork, Randolph County, 6 miles away       Class I-II - 14.6 miles long (Bowden to bridge crossing Shavers Fork Close to Little Black Fork) Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph County, 6 miles away       Class I-III - 12 miles long (Confluence of Gandy Creek to CR 32/4 bridge over Dry Fork) Otter Creek, Tucker County, 7 miles away       Class IV - 2.6 miles long (Big Springs Gap to Cheat River) Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph County, 7 miles away       Class II - 2 miles long (2 miles above confluence of Gandy Creek to Gandy Creek) Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph/ Tucker County, 7 miles away       Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Jenningston to Hendricks) Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph Tucker County, 8 miles away       Class I-II - 7 miles long (CR 32/4 to Jenningston)   Ski Areas Near Cheat River - Glady Fork: Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 14 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs Timberline, West Virginia , 17 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs Snowshoe, West Virginia , 37 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs Wisp, Maryland , 38 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs The Homestead, Virginia , 54 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Bryce Resort, Virginia , 60 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 63 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 66 miles away, 610 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs Massanutten, Virginia , 66 miles away, 1110 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs Wintergreen, Virginia , 72 miles away, 1003 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs   Hotels Near Cheat River - Glady Fork: Hampton Inn Elkins, Elkins , 15 miles away Iron Road Inn, Elkins , 15 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites ELKINS, Elkins , 16 miles away ELKINS INN AND SUITES, Elkins , 16 miles away Super 8 Elkins, Elkins , 17 miles away   Campgrounds Near Cheat River - Glady Fork: Bear Heaven Campground, Elkins, 4 miles away Revelle's River Resorts, Bowden, 5 miles away Alpine Shores Campground, Bowden, 5 miles away   Trails Near Cheat River - Glady Fork: Middle Mountain Trail, Randolph , 2 miles away Shavers Mountain Trail, Randolph , 2 miles away Laurel Lick Run Trail, Randolph , 3 miles away Yellow Creek Trail, Randolph , 4 miles away Otter Creek Trail, Randolph , 4 miles away   Public Lands Near Cheat River - Glady Fork: Blackwater Falls State Park, West Virginia , 13 miles away Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia , 21 miles away Audra State Park, West Virginia , 31 miles away   Golf Courses Near Cheat River - Glady Fork: Golf Holly Meadows Golf Course, Parsons , 10 miles away