Maryland whitewater - Fifteen Mile Creek, Allegany County

Allegany county, US Route 40 to Potomac River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II(III)     9.5 miles
  The average Maryland whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The nature scenery of Allegany County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. This is the only paddling section along Fifteen Mile Creek. The put-in location is a short drive from Winchester, as you can see on the road map further down. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in
    this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. No shortage of good hotels, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This stretch of Fifteen Mile Creek in Maryland is 9.5 miles long and is a class I-II(III) section of whitewater according to
American Whitewater. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Robert Milborn Spring, and the Gabriel Trail offers hiking at its best. An average amount of rain falls at Fifteen Mile Creek; the wettest month of the year is generally July, that's the one that rains the most while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
A tour
 
to Mudlick Hollow is always fun. Throughout the warmest time of the year highs here at Fifteen Mile Creek reach the 80's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 50's. Highs during the winter are frequently in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Fifteen Mile Creek.

Fifteen Mile Creek, US Route 40 to Potomac River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II(III)
Length: 9.5 miles
Average Gradient: 30 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.67459
Longitude: -78.4573

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.62419
Longitude: -78.38671

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Current weather conditions at Fifteen Mile Creek, Maryland
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Local climate location: KEGG 3 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Rocky Gap Lodge, Flintstone
3 miles away
When you visit Rocky Gap, you will find rest, relaxation and rejuvenation. Our forested mountains, pristine 243-acre lake, elegantly rustic lodge and Maryland's only Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Cours...

Coolfont Resort, Berkeley Springs
11 miles away
Coolfont is an informal, relaxed resort. Whether you are looking for relaxation, recreation, fitness, wellness programs, or conference space, you will find it at Coolfont. We are situated on 1300 acre...

Best Western Berkeley Springs Inn, Berkeley Springs
13 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Winchester, Virginia-West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Fifteen Mile Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Fifteen Mile Creek.
 Whitewater Near Fifteen Mile Creek:
Sideling Hill Creek, Allegany / Washington County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 27 miles long (Sr 2011 to Potomac river)
Town Creek, -blank- County , 9 miles away, Class I - 27 miles long (I-68 to Potomac River)
Town Creek, Bedford County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 15 miles long (Chaneysville to I-68)
Flintstone Creek, Allegany County , 10 miles away, Class I-III - 3.5 miles long (Flintstone Creek Road to Town Creek)
Cacapon River, Hampshire County , 16 miles away, Class II - 12.6 miles long (US 50 at Capon Bridge to West Virginia 127 Bridge)
Sleepy Creek, Morgan County , 17 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 12.3 miles long (CR 13 to CR 9)
Evitts Creek, Bedford (PA) and Allegany (MD) County , 20 miles away, Class I-III - 13.5 miles long (Lake Gordon Dam to Maryland Route 51)
Sleepy Creek - Meadow Branch, Berkeley/ Morgan County , 20 miles away, Class II-V - 9.9 miles long (Sleepy Creek Dam to CR9)
Back Creek - Potomac Tributary, Frederick County , 21 miles away, Class I - 12 miles long (Route 50 to Dehaven)
Tearcoat Creek, Hampshire County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 3.9 miles long (US 50 Close to Pleasantdale to confluence of North River)
 Ski Areas Near Fifteen Mile Creek:
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 36 miles away, 1072 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 50 miles away, 500 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 58 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 62 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 64 miles away, 754 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 65 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 70 miles away, 1110 vertical feet
Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 73 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 75 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 75 miles away, 500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Fifteen Mile Creek:
Rocky Gap Lodge, Flintstone , 3 miles away
Coolfont Resort, Berkeley Springs , 11 miles away
Best Western Berkeley Springs Inn, Berkeley Springs , 13 miles away
Inn & Spa at Berkeley Springs, Berkeley Springs , 13 miles away
Berkeley Springs Cottage Rentals, Berkeley Springs , 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Fifteen Mile Creek:
Little Orleans Campground, Little Orleans, 2 miles away
Devils Alley Campground, Allegany County, 2 miles away
Fifteen Mile Creek Campground, Allegany County, 3 miles away
 Trails Near Fifteen Mile Creek:
Gabriel Trail, Bedford County , 6 miles away
Heifer Lick Trail, Bedford County , 6 miles away
Imes Trail, Bedford County , 6 miles away
Hines Trail, Bedford County , 6 miles away
Hinkle Trail, Bedford County , 6 miles away
 National Parks Near Fifteen Mile Creek:
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, McLean - VA , 47 miles away
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Harpers Ferry - WV , 47 miles away

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