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Cheat, WV

2. (Canyon) Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge (Canyon)

Class III-IV

9.5 Miles

Avg Gradient 25 fpm

Max Gradient 40 fpm

Big Nasty at "Beast Level"

Big Nasty at "Beast Level"
Photo by Laurel Highland Outfitter's Photographer taken 5-22-04 @ 5.75 & rising

Gauge Information

Cheat

2. (Canyon) Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge III-IV

med

2.41

5/16 10:00

[detail]

Min Sug. Level:

0.5 ft

Max Sug. Level:

3 ft

River Description

Put-in - 1 mi north of Albright. From Interstate 68, head South on Route 26. After about ten miles, take a sharp Right into Teter's Campground. Drive through Teter's campground to land owned by Friends of the Cheat. This is an AW paddlers' easement. Or you can put in at the bridge at Albright.

Take-out - Jenkinsburg Bridge, at the confluence of the Cheat and Big Sandy. Look for the turn-off to Hudson Road (WV 15), about 6 miles South of I-68; take it west for about 7 miles to Jenkinsburg. Another option if you don't want to torture your car's suspension is to call Glenn Miller (304-379-3404), whose shuttle service is reasonably priced and very convenient. Show up on time, and whatever you do, don't stand him up! Glenn is a famously nice guy, and he and his service deserve respect.

Gorp description of river

Map of Area

Canyon Topo Map showing rapids

Keel Hauler Rating - 26

Take-out - On river right side just below Jenkinsburg bridge.

Lat/Longitude coords verified by GPS.

StreamTeam Status: verified

Last Updated: 2008-04-21 10:11:27