Maryland whitewater - Town Creek, unknown County

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

 

CLASS I     27 miles
  The nature scenery of Maryland and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. The I-68 to Potomac River section of Town Creek in unknown County is 27 miles long and has been rated as a class I section by American Whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Maryland are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. This section is long enough for an overnight
    trip if you take your time, so why not pack your camp stove too. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations
you might end up sleeping in your car. The starting point is not too far from Winchester, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
A common amount of rainfall falls here at Town Creek; July is when you get the most rain here while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation. A great spot to take
 
a look at near Town Creek is Sugar Hollow.
At Town Creek through the warm months highs are in the 80's. Summer night lows fall down to the 50's. Highs all through the winter are frequently in the 30's, and overnight lows at Town Creek during the wintertime regularly dip into 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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Current weather conditions at Town Creek, Maryland
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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...

Holiday Inn Cumberland-Downtown, Md, 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 ...

Fairfield Inn & Suites Cumberland, Cumberland
15 miles away
The brand new Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cumberland hotels is ideal for both business and pleasure travel alike. A gem among Cumberland hotels, Fairfield Inn & Suites Cumberland is perfectly s...



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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 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, 610 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 57 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 66 miles away, 1100 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, 650 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Town Creek:
Rocky Gap Lodge, Flintstone , 8 miles away
Holiday Inn Cumberland-Downtown, Md, Cumberland , 15 miles away
Fairfield Inn & Suites Cumberland, Cumberland , 15 miles away
Coolfont Resort, Berkeley Springs , 19 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, La Vale , 20 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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