Cheat River West Virginia

Heavy rains forced an itinerary change from the Upper Yough to the Cheat River. I had never been rafting before, so imaginably this was initially disappointing. However, it didn't take long to realize that we'd actually lucked out and were able to take advantage of...

What a great trip! Initially, we were told the water level was too high to run Cheat Canyon during Cheat Fest, 2016. Eventually, the decision was made to run the canyon, but we were warned it would be BIG water...

Curious about whitewater rafting on the Cheat River? Coming on a trip with us at Wilderness Voyageurs and looking for some info about the Cheat? Here's a fun video from a beautiful Cheat trip in 2015 to show you our favorite river in West Virginia!   The Cheat River...

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We did the opening weekend trip this year. Lower Yough was huge. Food Saturday night was not as good as in prior years (bring back burritos!). Sunday on the Cheat was amazing. Sherpa was a a fantastic guide. He (and the high water) made Coliseum...

Hey Eric: Thanks again for a great experience for my students and staff. The Trillium Lodge was super--everyone enjoyed their stay there--and the whitewater trips on the Lower Yough and Cheat Narrows were super. This, I think was the 12th or 13th year in a...

Such a great experience with many memories! Can't wait for future trips! From the camping to the rafting on Lower Yough & Cheat Canyon to the intense bus ride, it was awesome! Our guide Eric made the trip. Recommend him any day. Rating: Excellent ***** Alex Aebischer Poland,...

Whitewater Rafting Season 2015 is right around the corner Say goodbye to this gnarly ridiculous winter, and think long summer days filled with sunshine and good times in the outdoors.  We certainly are focusing our brains on those moments soon to come! Before we get to summer, is...

Whitewater Rafting Season 2015 is right around the corner Say goodbye to this gnarly ridiculous winter, and think long summer days filled with sunshine and good times in the outdoors.  We certainly are focusing our brains on those moments soon to come! Before we get to summer, is...

Ohiopyle rafting buzz was in the air yesterday.. as the first rafting trip of the year hit the Youghiogheny River. Wilderness Voyageurs hosted a college group from Illinois on spring break who were working on a Habitat for Humanity project.  Kudos to them for their community involvement...