Maryland whitewater - Potomac River - North Branch, Grant Mineral WV Garrett MD County
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Gormania West Virginia to Kitzmiller Maryland section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III-IV 15 miles
The Gormania West Virginia to Kitzmiller Maryland stretch of Potomac River - North Branch in Maryland is 15 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Maryland is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The wonderful Maryland
scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Cumberland, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This river system is full of great paddling
sections, the Gormania West Virginia to Kitzmiller Maryland section is just one of them. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so why not pack your camping stuff too. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more.
Briefly about the general area: Potomac State Forest is worth taking a look at. At Potomac River - North Branch throughout the days of summer highs are in the 70's with night lows in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's with winter lows
in the 10's overnight here at Potomac River - North Branch. A large amount of precipitation falls at Potomac River - North Branch; most of the rain falls during July, and February is when it's the driest.
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