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 starting location is a reasonable drive from Winchester, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Maryland are often more forgiving than in other states, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The nature scenery of Allegany County and the beautiful way the water current     moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. The US Route 40 to Potomac River section is the only paddling section along Fifteen Mile Creek. This stretch of Fifteen Mile Creek in Maryland is 9.5 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II(III) section by American Whitewater. Briefly about the general area: An average amount of rain falls at Fifteen Mile Creek; during July this area sees the most rain while January is   the month with the least amount of precipitation. Fifteen Mile Creek is in the neighborhood of Mudlick Hollow which is absolutely worth stopping at. It's always great to check out Robert Milborn Spring, and going for a hike along the Gabriel Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this neighborhood. All through the summertime months here at Fifteen Mile Creek, high temperatures frequently get into the 80's, and during the night it cools down to the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's, and during the dark hours in the winter at Fifteen Mile Creek temperatures drop to the 10's. 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 Paddler input for Fifteen Mile Creek, Maryland: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Fifteen Mile Creek, Maryland 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. 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Outdoors Recreation Near Winchester, Virginia-West Virginia 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.       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, 750 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 65 miles away, 610 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 70 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 73 miles away, 650 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 75 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 75 miles away, 520 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 Berkeley Springs Cottage Rentals, Berkeley Springs , 13 miles away Super 8 Motel Hancock Md, Hancock , 16 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