Cherry, N. Fork, WV

North Fork Cherry

North Fork Cherry
Photo of Nick Lipkowski by Tom O'Keefe taken 19SEP2003 @ 16.2'

Gauge Information

River Description

Logistics: You have a couple options for access on this run. One popular put-in is at the second Hwy 39/55 Bridge across the river. Alternatively you can continue upstream to the Monongahela National Forest North Bend Picnic Area. Beware of strainers that are more prevelant as you continue further upstream. The take-out is at the Richwood School Bridge.

Description: The North Fork Cherry provides consistent action and is a fun run when area rivers are flowing high. As flows increase the eddies begin to disappear and you need to be prepared for strainer hazards so use caution. The run is nearly continuous class III and as you continue downstream there are a couple of class IV rapids. Use caution at a couple of man-made ledges, but you should be able to find a clean line. There is also a dam behind the 4 Seasons Hotel as you approach the take-out. Scout carefully to pick your line and continue through the best class IV rapid on the run just downstream. There is another dam a short distance downstream.