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   The put-in location is a short drive from Cumberland, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This section of Potomac River - North Branch is 6.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Maryland are easier than the national norm, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. The wonderful Mineral WV Garrett MD County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far.     The Barnum West Virginia to Bloomington Maryland section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. 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. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This stretch has has enough mileage, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Briefly about the general area: A normal amount of rainfall falls here at Potomac River - North Branch; July is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month is February. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Donald Brumage Spring. Summer at Potomac River - North Branch comes with high temperatures in the 80's. During the   moonlight hours it's typically in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's while the cold winter nights at Potomac River - North Branch are in the 10's. Potomac River - North Branch, Barnum West Virginia to Bloomington Maryland road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 6.5 miles Average Gradient: 30 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.43119 Longitude: -79.11561 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.45444 Longitude: -78.99806 Paddler input for Potomac River - North Branch, Maryland: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Potomac River - North Branch, Maryland Local climate location: SAVAGE RIVER DAM 7 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Comfort Inn Grantsville, Grantsville 13 miles away Convenient interstate location. Pet Accommodation: 20.00/night per pet. 2 pets per room, up to 15 lbs. Refundable Pet Deposit: 50.00 USD, due at check-in for cash paying guests. Do not leave pets unat... Frostburg Days Inn, Frostburg 14 miles away Frostburg is surrounded by the rugged natural beauty and is alive with charm and history. When visiting the western Maryland area for business or pleasure - the most logical place to stay in the DAYS... Best Western Braddock Motor Inn, La Vale 18 miles away ***Indoor Swimming Pool will be CLOSED Monday and Tuesday, April 13th and 14th, 2009. Will re-open on Wednesday, April 15, 2009*** This La Vale hotel is located just five miles from historic Cumberl...   All Maryland Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Maryland. Books about whitewater paddling on Potomac River - North Branch, Maryland List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Potomac River - North Branch, Maryland. Find a whitewater outfitter in Maryland Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Cumberland, Maryland-West Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Cumberland, Maryland-West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Potomac River - North Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Potomac River - North Branch.   Whitewater Near Potomac River - North Branch: Potomac River - North Branch, Mineral WV Garrett MD County , 0 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Barnum to Bloomington) Potomac River - North Branch, Mineral WV Allegany MD County , 3 miles away, Class I-II - 7.5 miles long (Bloomington to Keyser) Savage River, Garrett County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (Dam to North Branch Potomac River) New Creek, Mineral County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 9 miles long (Intersection of US220 and West Virginia 93 to Keyser) Georges Creek, Allegany County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (Maryland Route 36 to North Branch Potomac River) Potomac River - North Branch, Mineral WV Garrett MD County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Kitzmiller to Jennings Randolph Lake) Savage River, Garrett County , 8 miles away, Class II(IV) - 12.5 miles long (Avilton Lonaconing Road to Head of Savage Reservoir) Crabtree Creek, Garrett County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 6 miles long (Swanton Maryland to Savage Reservoir) Abram Creek, Mineral/Grant County , 12 miles away, Class II-IV - 8.7 miles long (US 50 to confluence of North Branch of Potomac River) Stony River, Grant County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.7 miles long (Route 50 to North Branch of Potomac River)   Ski Areas Near Potomac River - North Branch: Wisp, Maryland , 22 miles away, 610 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 32 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 35 miles away, 850 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 35 miles away, 750 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 36 miles away, 610 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 39 miles away, 500 vertical feet The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 39 miles away, 940 vertical feet Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 57 miles away, 1072 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 59 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 73 miles away, 180 vertical feet   Hotels Near Potomac River - North Branch: Comfort Inn Grantsville, Grantsville , 13 miles away Frostburg Days Inn, Frostburg , 14 miles away Best Western Braddock Motor Inn, La Vale , 18 miles away Red Roof Inn LaVale - Cumberland, La Vale , 18 miles away Super 8 Motel - La Vale/Cumberland Area, La Vale , 19 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Potomac River - North Branch: Fox's Pizza Den, Burlington, 10 miles away New Germany State Park, Grantsville, 11 miles away Deep Creek Lake State Park, Swanton, 17 miles away   National Parks Near Potomac River - North Branch: Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 59 miles away   Lakes Near Potomac River - North Branch