West Virginia whitewater, Cheat River - Shavers Fork Randolph Tucker county, Bridge crossing Shavers Fork Close to Little Black Fork to Parsons section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     15.9 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in West Virginia tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers in this state are good for beginners. The nature scenery of West Virginia and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. The Bridge crossing Shavers     Fork Close to Little Black Fork to Parsons stretch of Cheat River - Shavers Fork in Randolph Tucker County is 15.9 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. The put-in is not too far from Morgantown, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so   go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Bridge crossing Shavers Fork Close to Little Black Fork to Parsons stretch is just one of many. Briefly about the general area: Put some time aside to spend at Harlan Irons Spring since you're here at Cheat River - Shavers Fork. The Turkey Run Trail is a wonderful hiking trail near Cheat River - Shavers Fork, and a journey to Blackwater Falls State Park rejuvenates the soul. The surroundings of this river have so much to offer. On a good day at Cheat River - Shavers Fork you can take a hike along the Long Trail, and folks from Parsons love to come here. Cheat River - Shavers Fork, Bridge crossing Shavers Fork Close to Little Black Fork to Parsons 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, 4 miles away       Class I-II - 15.9 miles long (Bridge crossing Shavers Fork Close to Little Black Fork to Parsons) Otter Creek, Tucker County, 4 miles away       Class IV - 2.6 miles long (Big Springs Gap to Cheat River) Cheat River - Black Fork, Tucker County, 5 miles away       Class II - 4 miles long (Confluence of Blackwater River and Dry Fork at Hendricks to confluence of Shavers Fork) Otter Creek, Randolph / Tucker County, 6 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 9 miles long (to Big Spring Gap) Cheat River - Shavers Fork, Randolph County, 7 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 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 - Glady Fork, Randolph County, 9 miles away       Class I-II - 9.9 miles long (US 33 Bridge to CR 12 bridge Close to Sully) Cheat River - Laurel Fork, Randolph/ Tucker County, 11 miles away       Class III-IV - 13 miles long (US 33 Bridge to Cheat River Dry Fork) Red Run, Tucker County, 12 miles away       Class V+ - 4 miles long (Ford at FS 13 road to confluence of Dry Fork) Cheat River - Glady Fork, Randolph County, 12 miles away       Class I-II - 12.6 miles long (Glady to US 33 Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Cheat River - Shavers Fork: Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 19 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs Timberline, West Virginia , 21 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs Wisp, Maryland , 36 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs Snowshoe, West Virginia , 39 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs The Homestead, Virginia , 59 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 60 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 63 miles away, 610 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs Bryce Resort, Virginia , 66 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 71 miles away, 940 foot drop, 5 lifts, 21 runs Massanutten, Virginia , 74 miles away, 1110 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs   Hotels Near Cheat River - Shavers Fork: Iron Road Inn, Elkins , 12 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites ELKINS, Elkins , 12 miles away Hampton Inn Elkins, Elkins , 12 miles away ELKINS INN AND SUITES, Elkins , 12 miles away Super 8 Elkins, Elkins , 14 miles away   Campgrounds Near Cheat River - Shavers Fork: Five River Campgrounds, Parsons, 4 miles away Bear Heaven Campground, Elkins, 6 miles away Revelle Campgrounds, Bowden, 7 miles away   Trails Near Cheat River - Shavers Fork: Long Trail, Randolph , 3 miles away Turkey Run Trail, Tucker , 3 miles away Shingle Tree Run Trail, Tucker , 3 miles away Big Springs Gap Trail, Tucker , 3 miles away McGowan Mountain Trail, Randolph , 3 miles away   Public Lands Near Cheat River - Shavers Fork: Blackwater Falls State Park, West Virginia , 15 miles away Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia , 23 miles away Tygart Lake State Park, West Virginia , 24 miles away   Golf Courses Near Cheat River - Shavers Fork: Golf Holly Meadows Golf Course, Parsons , 3 miles away