A. Bemis to
US Route 33 Bridge 14.0 miles
Class Grad Size (Area/Volume) Scene/Poll Level
II-IV 40/65 Small
(150/250) A/A
estimate Parsons (Shavers Fork)
Topographic Maps: Glady (WVa), Bowden (WVa), Elkins (WVa)
County Maps: Randolph (WVa)
Description: This stream drops sharply for its first few miles in fairly open, moderately heavy rapids. The last few miles are Class II rapids around many islands. See Davidson, Eister, and Davidson's Wild Water West Virginia for details. [Checked 1988]
B. US Route 33
to Parsons 22.0 miles
Class Grad Size (Area/Volume) Scene/Poll Level
I-II 19/19 Medium
(214/553) A-B/A-B
estimate Parsons (Shavers Fork)
Topographic Maps: Elkins (WVa), Bowden (WVa), Parsons (WVa)
County Maps: Randolph (WVa)
Description: The scenery through the deep hollows is spectacular. Many rock bluffs and waterfalls line the river while the shores are studded with magnificent growths of hemlock. See Davidson, Eister, and Davidson's Wild Water West Virginia for details. [Checked 1985]