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 beautiful scenery of Maryland and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Maryland tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so better not forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The Sr 2011 to Potomac river section of Sideling Hill Creek in Maryland is 27 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do
    book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. Sideling Hill Creek
doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Sr 2011 to Potomac river section is the only one. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The starting location is a short drive from Winchester, as you can see on the road map further down.

Briefly about the general area:
Throughout the days of summer highs here at Sideling Hill Creek get into the 80's, and throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 30's, and nighttime lows in the 10's for Sideling Hill
 
Creek. Swain Hollow is a nice location to pop by near Sideling Hill Creek.
Sideling Hill Creek is a good place of common rainfall; all through the month of May you get the most rain around here, and the driest month of the year is January.

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
When you visit Rocky Gap, you will find rest, relaxation and rejuvenation. Our forested mountains, pristine 243-acre lake, elegantly rustic lodge and Maryland's only Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Cours...

Coolfont Resort, Berkeley Springs
8 miles away
Coolfont is an informal, relaxed resort. Whether you are looking for relaxation, recreation, fitness, wellness programs, or conference space, you will find it at Coolfont. We are situated on 1300 acre...

Best Western Berkeley Springs Inn, Berkeley Springs
8 miles away
This charming Berkeley Springs, West Virginia hotel offers beautiful mountain views and a complimentary continental breakfast every morning. Experience true West Virginia hospitality and comfortable...



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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

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