Maryland whitewater - Potomac River - North Branch, Mineral WV Garrett MD County
Mineral WV Garrett MD
county,
Barnum West Virginia to Bloomington Maryland section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III 6.5 miles
This stretch of Potomac River - North Branch in Maryland is 6.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. The natural beauty of Maryland and the water flowing gracefully down Potomac River - North Branch are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.
The starting location is a reasonable drive from Cumberland, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. On this section you do get some
distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The Barnum West Virginia to Bloomington Maryland section is one of many paddling sections in this river system.
Briefly about the general area: It's always nice to stop by Donald Brumage Spring. The yearly rainfall here at Potomac River - North Branch is about average; during July this area sees the most rain, and February on the other hand is the driest. High temperatures at Potomac River
- North Branch during the long summer days are in the 80's, and the night is a tad chillier of course, ordinarily in the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 30's; winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Potomac River - North Branch.
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