Maryland whitewater - Sideling Hill Creek, Allegany / Washington County

Allegany / Washington county, Sr 2011 to Potomac river section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     27 miles
  The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Maryland are often easier than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Winchester, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Sr 2011 to Potomac river section of Sideling Hill Creek is 27 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for
    more. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The Sr 2011 to Potomac river stretch is the only paddling stretch along Sideling Hill Creek. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good places for that around
here. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so why not pack your camping stuff too. 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.

Briefly about the general area:
The amount of rain that falls at Sideling Hill Creek is close to the national average; May is the wettest month with most rain; the driest month of the year is January. Summer brings highs in the 80's to Sideling Hill Creek. For the duration of the moonlight
 
hours it's frequently in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's while the cold winter nights at Sideling Hill Creek are in the 10's.
If you wish for a little side tour, try Swain Hollow.

Sideling Hill Creek, Sr 2011 to Potomac river road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 27 miles
Average Gradient: 15 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.73799
Longitude: -78.35351

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.63859
Longitude: -78.33481

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Current weather conditions at Sideling Hill Creek, Maryland
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Local climate location: KEGG 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Rocky Gap Lodge, Flintstone
8 miles away
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Coolfont Resort, Berkeley Springs
8 miles away
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Best Western Berkeley Springs Inn, Berkeley Springs
8 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Winchester, Virginia-West Virginia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Winchester, Virginia-West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Sideling Hill Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Sideling Hill Creek.
 Whitewater Near Sideling Hill Creek:
Fifteen Mile Creek, Allegany County , 6 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 9.5 miles long (US Route 40 to Potomac River)
Town Creek, Bedford County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 15 miles long (Chaneysville to I-68)
Sleepy Creek, Morgan County , 13 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 12.3 miles long (CR 13 to CR 9)
Town Creek, -blank- County , 15 miles away, Class I - 27 miles long (I-68 to Potomac River)
Flintstone Creek, Allegany County , 15 miles away, Class I-III - 3.5 miles long (Flintstone Creek Road to Town Creek)
Sleepy Creek - Meadow Branch, Berkeley/ Morgan County , 16 miles away, Class II-V - 9.9 miles long (Sleepy Creek Dam to CR9)
Sleepy Creek, Morgan County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 7.7 miles long (CR 9 to Potomac confluence)
Cacapon River, Hampshire County , 19 miles away, Class II - 12.6 miles long (US 50 at Capon Bridge to West Virginia 127 Bridge)
Big Cove Creek, Fulton County , 20 miles away, Class I-III - 12 miles long (T379 to Licking Creek)
Back Creek - Potomac Tributary, Frederick County , 21 miles away, Class I - 12 miles long (Route 50 to Dehaven)
 Ski Areas Near Sideling Hill Creek:
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 36 miles away, 1072 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 55 miles away, 500 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 62 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 66 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 67 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 68 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 70 miles away, 520 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 71 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 74 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 81 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Sideling Hill Creek:
Rocky Gap Lodge, Flintstone , 8 miles away
Coolfont Resort, Berkeley Springs , 8 miles away
Best Western Berkeley Springs Inn, Berkeley Springs , 8 miles away
Berkeley Springs Cottage Rentals, Berkeley Springs , 9 miles away
Super 8 Motel Hancock Md, Hancock , 11 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Sideling Hill Creek:
Indigo Neck Campground, Allegany County, 3 miles away
Little Orleans Campground, Little Orleans, 4 miles away
Fifteen Mile Creek Campground, Allegany County, 5 miles away
 Trails Near Sideling Hill Creek:
Gabriel Trail, Bedford County , 6 miles away
Silas Trail, Bedford County , 6 miles away
Fisher Trail, Bedford County , 7 miles away
Lawhead Trail, Bedford County , 7 miles away
Red Pine Trail, Bedford County , 7 miles away
 National Parks Near Sideling Hill Creek:
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, McLean - VA , 43 miles away
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Harpers Ferry - WV , 43 miles away
 Lakes Near Sideling Hill Creek

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