Cheat, Shavers Fork
5. Bowden to bridge crossing Shavers Fork near Little Black Fork
| Difficulty | I-II |
| Length | 15 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 20 fpm |
| Gauge | Shavers Fork Below Bowden, Wv |
| Flow Rate as of 1 hour | 4.28 ftbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | March 12, 2026 |
River Description
SHUTTLE: The bridge over Shavers Fork may be reached via Clifton Run Road (CR7) from Kerens or CR 6 through the Stuart Recreational area.
River Features
Put In - Bowden - US 33
Put-in - Bowden - US 33
Alt- Put-in - Old US 33 Bridge
Alt- Put-in - Old US 33 Bridge
Take Out - bridge crossing Shavers Fork near Little Black Fork
Take-out - The bridge over Shavers Fork may be reached via Clifton Run Road (CR7) from Kerens or CR 6 through the Stuart Recreational area.
Trip Reports
Log in to add a reportThe section beginning at old 33 bridge and ending at the CR7 bridge is nice between 800 and 1100 cfs. If the water flow is less than 800 cfs, then try the next 8 miles of the river. The lower section is nice between 550 and 750 cfs. For both sections, there are constant class I and II rapids with short pools between. The scenery is fine and the relatively few strainers can usually be easily avoided.
This stretch of the river does not have a lot of WW,but that gives you time to enjoy the fantastic scenery!