West Virginia whitewater, Cheat River - Shavers Fork Randolph county, Bowden to bridge crossing Shavers Fork Close to Little Black Fork section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     14.6 miles   The Bowden to bridge crossing Shavers Fork Close to Little Black Fork stretch of Cheat River - Shavers Fork in West Virginia is 14.6 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The scenic beauty of West Virginia and the cool fresh     water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so why not pack your camping stuff too. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Bowden to bridge crossing Shavers Fork Close to Little Black Fork stretch is just one of them. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. 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. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Morgantown, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Briefly about the general area: Have a nice hiking adventure along the Little Black Fork Trail; while you're here you will meet lots of folks from nearby Kerens. While you're here at Cheat River - Shavers Fork you can take a hike along the McGowan Mountain Trail; since you're here you must visit Middle Point. This river has so much to offer. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Cheat River - Shavers Fork, and the overnight is a little cooler of course, usually in the 50's. Cheat River - Shavers Fork, Bowden to bridge crossing Shavers Fork Close to Little Black 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 - Shavers Fork.   Whitewater Near Cheat River - Shavers Fork: Cheat River - Shavers Fork, Randolph Tucker County, 2 miles away       Class I-II - 15.9 miles long (Bridge crossing Shavers Fork Close to Little Black Fork to Parsons) Cheat River - Shavers Fork, Randolph County, 2 miles away       Class I-II - 14.6 miles long (Bowden to bridge crossing Shavers Fork Close to Little Black Fork) Otter Creek, Randolph / Tucker County, 3 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 9 miles long (to Big Spring Gap) 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) Otter Creek, Tucker County, 7 miles away       Class IV - 2.6 miles long (Big Springs Gap to Cheat River) Cheat River - Glady Fork, Randolph County, 7 miles away       Class I-II - 12.6 miles long (Glady to US 33 Bridge) 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 - Shavers Fork, Randolph / Tucker County, 8 miles away       Class II-III - 14 miles long (Bemis to Bowden) Cheat River - Laurel Fork, Randolph/ Tucker County, 9 miles away       Class III-IV - 13 miles long (US 33 Bridge to Cheat River Dry Fork) Cheat River - Black Fork, Tucker County, 9 miles away       Class II - 4 miles long (Confluence of Blackwater River and Dry Fork at Hendricks to confluence of Shavers Fork)   Ski Areas Near Cheat River - Shavers Fork: Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 20 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs Timberline, West Virginia , 23 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs Snowshoe, West Virginia , 34 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs Wisp, Maryland , 41 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs The Homestead, Virginia , 54 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 65 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs Bryce Resort, Virginia , 66 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 68 miles away, 610 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs Massanutten, Virginia , 73 miles away, 1110 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 76 miles away, 940 foot drop, 5 lifts, 21 runs   Hotels Near Cheat River - Shavers Fork: Hampton Inn Elkins, Elkins , 9 miles away Iron Road Inn, Elkins , 9 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites ELKINS, Elkins , 9 miles away ELKINS INN AND SUITES, Elkins , 10 miles away Super 8 Elkins, Elkins , 11 miles away   Campgrounds Near Cheat River - Shavers Fork: Revelle Campgrounds, Bowden, 2 miles away Alpine Shores Campground, Bowden, 2 miles away Revelle's River Resorts, Bowden, 2 miles away   Trails Near Cheat River - Shavers Fork: Little Black Fork Trail, Randolph , 1 miles away McGowan Mountain Trail, Randolph , 2 miles away Long Trail, Randolph , 3 miles away Yellow Creek Trail, Randolph , 3 miles away Middle Mountain Trail, Randolph , 5 miles away   Public Lands Near Cheat River - Shavers Fork: Blackwater Falls State Park, West Virginia , 18 miles away Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia , 18 miles away Audra State Park, West Virginia , 25 miles away   Golf Courses Near Cheat River - Shavers Fork: Golf Holly Meadows Golf Course, Parsons , 8 miles away