Cheat Canyon — also called Cheat River Canyon or Cheat River Gorge — is a 10-mile long, forested canyon of the Cheat River at the western edge of the Allegheny Mountains in northeastern West Virginia, USA. A popular whitewater venue, for many years the Canyon has been the object of controversy as environmental activists have contended with timber and development interests over its preservation status. The remote Cheat Canyon was carved by the Cheat River and extends for about 10.5 miles between the towns of Albright in Preston County and Cheat Lake in Monongalia County, West Virginia. The steep forested slopes rise as much as 1,200 feet from the river bed to the Canyon rim.
Rafting...
Over the 13 mile stretch of Cheat Canyon you will be thrilled by over 30 class III to class V rapids. Experience the best whitewater action in the East as this river dishes out excitement for the seasoned rafter. Notable points along this spectacular trip include "Decision" (will you decide to go on?), "Big Nasty", "Tear Drop", "Anticipation", "Coliseum", "The Doldrums", "Fossil Falls", and "Swimmers Rapid". For rafting enthusiasts, it is recommended you take a trip with an experienced scout or guide. Get additional information on navigating the river from those people that have ran it many times.
You are surrounded by rugged wilderness, but with so many rapids to concentrate on, you might miss the beauty of the outdoors. Catch all the action March through June, but with any heavy rains, the canyon will strut its stuff at other times. Hardcore rafters will want to get information about the "Cheat River Race" that occurs on Friday during the first weekend in May. Toted as the largest whitewater race in the world, it is well worth consideration.
Rafting...
Over the 13 mile stretch of Cheat Canyon you will be thrilled by over 30 class III to class V rapids. Experience the best whitewater action in the East as this river dishes out excitement for the seasoned rafter. Notable points along this spectacular trip include "Decision" (will you decide to go on?), "Big Nasty", "Tear Drop", "Anticipation", "Coliseum", "The Doldrums", "Fossil Falls", and "Swimmers Rapid". For rafting enthusiasts, it is recommended you take a trip with an experienced scout or guide. Get additional information on navigating the river from those people that have ran it many times.
You are surrounded by rugged wilderness, but with so many rapids to concentrate on, you might miss the beauty of the outdoors. Catch all the action March through June, but with any heavy rains, the canyon will strut its stuff at other times. Hardcore rafters will want to get information about the "Cheat River Race" that occurs on Friday during the first weekend in May. Toted as the largest whitewater race in the world, it is well worth consideration.
