Shavers Fork
Randolph Co. · 88 mi · Class II–III
489CFS/ 3.61 ft
Optimal
Stable
Optimal: 200–1000 CFS · USGS #03051000
Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
88 mi
Length
Class II–III
Difficulty
200–1000 cfs
Optimal
410 cfs
Avg Flow
375 cfs
Hist. Median
#03051000
USGS Gauge
Monongahela National Forest · WV Native Brook Trout Stream

Shavers Fork is a high-elevation tributary of the Tygart Valley River flowing through the Monongahela National Forest at elevations up to 3,500 feet. The upper river is one of West Virginia's most important native brook trout streams, while the middle reaches offer Class II–III whitewater paddling. The river parallels the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley scenic railroad through the Cheat Mountain backcountry.

Trip sections
Upper Shavers Fork — Cheat Bridge to Bemis, Class II, brook trout headwaters
Middle Shavers Fork — Bemis to Parsons, Class II–III, whitewater reach
High Falls of Cheat — dramatic waterfall near Glady, hike-in highlight
Outfitters
Elk River Touring Center
Shavers Fork and Monongahela NF trip planning
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Data Quality

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