Maryland whitewater - Potomac River - North Branch, Mineral WV Garrett MD County
Mineral WV Garrett MD
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Barnum West Virginia to Bloomington Maryland section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III 6.5 miles
The put-in is not too far from Cumberland, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The Barnum West Virginia to Bloomington Maryland stretch of Potomac River - North Branch is 6.5 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Maryland and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. This stretch has has enough mileage, you can easily run it on an afternoon. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number
of good rivers. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here
more forgiving, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Barnum West Virginia to Bloomington Maryland section is just one of many.
Briefly about the general area: A short spree to Donald Brumage Spring is always worthwhile. Throughout the summertime here at Potomac River - North Branch, high temperatures commonly
reach the 80's, and the overnight is rather colder of course, generally in the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's; through the dark hours in the winter at Potomac River - North Branch temperatures descend to the 10's. An average amount of rain falls at Potomac River - North Branch; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain; the driest of the months is February.
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...
14 miles away
The Hampton Inn Frostburg hotel is conveniently located a quarter mile off Maryland Interstate 68 at Exit 34. The hotel is just 1 mile from Frostburg State University 6 miles from historic Cumberland*...
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...
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