Posted in West Virginia Nature March 22, 2018 by

This Kayak Trail In West Virginia Is Unlike Any Trail You’ve Ever Followed

If you are a West Virginian, you have probably gone on a hike at least once. You find a trail and get lost in the dense woods around you. This hike is a little different – you will still follow a trail in the woods, except that the trail beneath your feet is not solid ground.

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The Cheat River Water Trail offers something different than your typical hike. You can rest you feet on this one, because this is a trail for kayaks and canoes.
Cheat River Water Trail
The trail has nine different access points along the Cheat River for a variety of different experiences along the Cheat's 40 mile span.
Cheat River Water Trail
This is not like white water rafting, though. The waters of the trail are calm and the setting serene - truly like a hike, except on water.
Cheat River Water Trail
The calm waters of the river make it a good activity for beginners, and therefore a great adventure for the whole family.
Cheat River Water Trail
Along the way, you can enjoy the ecology of the area and experience several wildlife encounters. It is a great opportunity to enjoy the typical natural surroundings of West Virginia in a non-typical way.
Cheat River Water Trail

For more information about the Cheat River Water Trail, check out their website here.

Have you followed the kayak trail on the Cheat River? What other similar trails do you recommend? Feel free to comment below and join the discussion.

To learn more about West Virginia, check out these awesome things to do in the water here in The Mountain State.