), and the river stripped those off me four steps in and I had to cross in bare feet--a risky, foolish thing to do. Despite the Middle Cranberry’s action-packed and attention-demanding nature, there are plenty of opportunities to take a breather along the ride thanks to boogie water and a few small pools. Both of these rivers are phenomenal--some of the best trout water I have fished in the east besides the Delaware River. Overall, this was a wonderful hike and a fun challenge, I highly recommend it! "), but the trail is always so evident that the blazes are almost redundant. The trail will head uphill for another 0.4 miles before passing around the summit of Kennison Mountain. Not Fatty. The Cranberry River is a tributary of the Gauley River located in southeastern West Virginia in the United States. Just in case things go awry during your adventure, you are encouraged to fill out a registration form at the trailhead or Nature Center before beginning a trek into the wilderness. Whether you’re looking to day hike, backpack, fly fish, or whitewater paddle, here’s what to expect for your venture into the untamed Cranberry Wilderness. If you’d like to spend a few nights in the forest, try out a beloved. Author greg Posted on July 9, 2015 Categories Kansas Tags cranberry, shelter, wv Leave a comment on Queer Branch shelter Cranberry woods. 2K likes. Gauley Ranger District. It is highly recommended that you use a lantern and a cook stove instead of building a campfire due to the harsh, negative effects that fire can have on the natural world. The beauty of the river was just stunning. The first day we hiked from the parking area to the first campsite along the river. 1st day went about 6 miles through pine trees and ruff rocky footed terrain. There are plans to extend the trail another 10 miles into the forest, but until that happens, please adhere to the no-trespassing signs. Cranberry Backcountry (26,000 acres) has 60 miles of trails and roads. We'll be back to stay longer and try fishing more. Activities: Backpacking, Camping (Cranberry Campground), Camping (Big … As you near the confluence of the main fork of the Cranberry you'll pass a liming station on the right which is used to neutralize the acidity in the river. Water was EXTREMELY cold but all in all we had no problems crossing. In the Cranberry Backcountry, this 18.9 mile circuit hike traverses a ridge of old growth forest, and follows the banks of Cranberry River. Continue straight on the Kennison Mount Trail as it climbs the ridge before reaching the junction of the Frosty Gap Trail in another 0.6 miles. The only things I would note from the first day is that when you come up to the first blue blazes that have an arrow on them pointing right, they are pointing right. We split the second half of the loop into two days. Also, when you come to the junction where it states to turn right up the trail, I feel like that was pretty accurate in that you have to go about 20 yards. Turn right onto FR76 (Black on the map). Water was below the bottom of shorts, and not too fast moving. Cranberry River is a stream located just 3 miles from Craigsville, in Nicholas County, in the state of West Virginia, United States, near Woodbine, WV. Also, the second half of the loop follows the river for a few miles and has many little streams you could use. Parking a second vehicle at the Cranberry campground. Anglers will find two sections along the river… Within the Cranberry River exists a steep, 6-mile section of rapids perfect for the intermediate or advanced whitewater paddler hankering for a ridiculously fun challenge. PROVISIONAL DATA SUBJECT TO REVISION. is truly magical in parts, and well worth it. 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