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Maryland whitewater - Potomac River - North Branch, Garrett County
Garrett
county,
Below Jennings-Randolph Dam section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-II(III) 7 miles
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The wonderful Maryland scenery and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The Below Jennings-Randolph Dam stretch of Potomac River - North Branch is 7 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II(III) |
section. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. The campgrounds here at Potomac River - North Branch are pretty good. Potomac River - North Branch doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Below Jennings-Randolph Dam section is the only one.
Briefly
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Throughout the long summer days highs here at Potomac River - North Branch reach the 70's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 30's, and overnight lows through the winter for Potomac River - North Branch tend to be in the 10's. Potomac River - North Branch gets lots of water; all through the month of July you get the most rain around here while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
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QUICK STATS
AW Class:
I-II(III)
Length:
7
miles
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Paddler input for Potomac River - North Branch, Maryland:
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