Maryland whitewater - Town Creek, unknown County

I-68 to Potomac River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I     27 miles
  The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Winchester, as you can see on the road map further down. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so pack your camping stuff. You might have to settle
    for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good places. The nature
scenery of unknown County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This section of Town Creek in Maryland is 27 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I section.

Briefly about the general area:
Near Town Creek you stumble on delightful places like Sugar Hollow. Town Creek gets a common amount of yearly rainfall; the wettest month of the year is mostly July, that's the one that rains the most; the driest
 
month is January.
High temperatures at Town Creek all through the warm days of summer are in the 80's while night lows are frequently in the 50's. Highs all through the winter are commonly in the 30's while Town Creek nighttime low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 10's.

Town Creek, I-68 to Potomac River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I
Length: 27 miles
Average Gradient: 9 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.69509
Longitude: -78.54841

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.52249
Longitude: -78.5433

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Local climate location: KEGG 8 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...

Hampton Inn Bedford Pa, Bedford
14 miles away
The Hampton Inn Bedford hotel in Pennsylvania overlooks the Bedford business district and peers over the interchange at the Bedford Exit. This Bedford Hampton Inn is located a half mile south of Inter...

Holiday Inn CUMBERLAND-DOWNTOWN, Cumberland
15 miles away
Conveniently located at Exit 43C off I-68, the Holiday Inn Cumberland provides the surroundings and hospitality to make your stay a memorable one. Harrigan's Restaurant offers a casual atmosphere and ...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Winchester, Virginia-West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Town Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Town Creek.
 Whitewater Near Town Creek:
Flintstone Creek, Allegany County , 5 miles away, Class I-III - 3.5 miles long (Flintstone Creek Road to Town Creek)
Town Creek, Bedford County , 8 miles away, Class I-II - 15 miles long (Chaneysville to I-68)
Fifteen Mile Creek, Allegany County , 9 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 9.5 miles long (US Route 40 to Potomac River)
Evitts Creek, Bedford (PA) and Allegany (MD) County , 12 miles away, Class I-III - 13.5 miles long (Lake Gordon Dam to Maryland Route 51)
Sideling Hill Creek, Allegany / Washington County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 27 miles long (Sr 2011 to Potomac river)
Wills Creek, Allegany County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 6.1 miles long (Ellerslie to North Branch Potomac)
Cacapon River, Hampshire County , 16 miles away, Class II - 12.6 miles long (US 50 at Capon Bridge to West Virginia 127 Bridge)
Tearcoat Creek, Hampshire County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 3.9 miles long (US 50 Close to Pleasantdale to confluence of North River)
Jennings Run, Allegany County , 19 miles away, Class III+ - 3.5 miles long (Barrelville to Wills Creek)
Wills Creek, -blank- County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 3.5 miles long (Fairhope to Hyndman)
 Ski Areas Near Town Creek:
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 37 miles away, 1072 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 45 miles away, 500 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 52 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 55 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 57 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 57 miles away, 754 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 66 miles away, 1110 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 66 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 69 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 81 miles away, 620 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Town Creek:
Rocky Gap Lodge, Flintstone , 8 miles away
Hampton Inn Bedford Pa, Bedford , 14 miles away
Holiday Inn CUMBERLAND-DOWNTOWN, Cumberland , 15 miles away
Fairfield Inn & Suites Cumberland, Cumberland , 15 miles away
Coolfont Resort, Berkeley Springs , 19 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Town Creek:
Town Creek Aqueduct Campground, Allegany County, 4 miles away
Hidden Springs Campground, Flintstone, 5 miles away
Rocky Gap State Park, Flintstone, 5 miles away
 Trails Near Town Creek:
Gum Spring Trail, Bedford County , 7 miles away
Burnt Mills Trail, Bedford County , 7 miles away
Dickens Trail, Bedford County , 7 miles away
Wigfield Trail, Bedford County , 8 miles away
Carnes Trail, Bedford County , 8 miles away
 National Parks Near Town Creek:
Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 51 miles away
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, McLean - VA , 55 miles away
 Lakes Near Town Creek

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