Virginia whitewater - Back Creek - Potomac Tributary, Frederick County

Frederick county, Route 704 bridge to Route 50 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     6 miles
  The starting location is a reasonable drive from Winchester, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The Route 704 bridge to Route 50 section of Back Creek - Potomac Tributary in Virginia is 6 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do
    book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. The campgrounds here at Back Creek -
Potomac Tributary are pretty good. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Route 704 bridge to Route 50 section is one of them. The natural beauty of Virginia and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile.

Briefly about the general area:
The annual precipitation here at Back Creek - Potomac Tributary is about average; through the month of July you get the most rain around here; February on the other hand is the driest. All through
 
the summertime months, highs typically are in the 80's at Back Creek - Potomac Tributary, and throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 30's while Back Creek - Potomac Tributary nighttime low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 10's.
Deep Hollow is in close proximity to Back Creek - Potomac Tributary and is unquestionably a wonderful place to go to; a journey to Mine Spring will fill your spirit with great feelings. People from Winchester love to come to Back Creek - Potomac Tributary.

Back Creek - Potomac Tributary, Route 704 bridge to Route 50 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 6 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.20309
Longitude: -78.409

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.26789
Longitude: -78.3138

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Local climate location: ROMNEY 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

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Courtyard Winchester, Winchester
11 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 Back Creek - Potomac Tributary. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Back Creek - Potomac Tributary.
 Whitewater Near Back Creek - Potomac Tributary:
Cacapon River, Hampshire County , 8 miles away, Class II - 12.6 miles long (US 50 at Capon Bridge to West Virginia 127 Bridge)
Back Creek - Potomac Tributary, Frederick County , 9 miles away, Class I - 12 miles long (Route 50 to Dehaven)
Cedar Creek, Shenandoah/ Frederick County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 20 miles long (Route 55 to Route 11)
Cedar Creek, Shenandoah / Frederick County , 12 miles away, Class II - 9 miles long (Above Route 55)
Tearcoat Creek, Hampshire County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 3.9 miles long (US 50 Close to Pleasantdale to confluence of North River)
Passage Creek, Warren County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Elizabeth Furnance to Waterlick)
Waites Run, Hardy County , 19 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.8 miles long (Wilson Cove to West Virginia 55)
Lost River, Hardy County , 20 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 6 miles long (West Virginia 55/259 to West Virginia 259)
Passage Creek, Warren County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 21 miles long (Kings Crossing Road to Elizabeth Furnace)
Trout Run, Hardy County , 22 miles away, Class II-IV - 7 miles long (Halfmoon Trail to West Virginia 55/259 bridge)
 Ski Areas Near Back Creek - Potomac Tributary:
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 36 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 52 miles away, 1110 vertical feet
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 58 miles away, 1072 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 71 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 72 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 74 miles away, 620 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 75 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 75 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 76 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 77 miles away, 754 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Back Creek - Potomac Tributary:
Courtyard Winchester, Winchester , 11 miles away
Fairfield Inn & Suites Strasburg, Strasburg , 12 miles away
Ramada Strasburg, Strasburg , 13 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Winchester, Winchester , 13 miles away
Days Inn Winchester, Winchester , 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Back Creek - Potomac Tributary:
Cove Campgrounds, Gore, 2 miles away
Buffalo Gap Community Camp, Capon Bridge, 7 miles away
Camp Rim Rock, Yellow Spring, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Back Creek - Potomac Tributary:
Old Romney Grade, Hampshire County , 9 miles away
Signal Knob Trail, Shenandoah County , 15 miles away
Little Passage Trail, Shenandoah County , 15 miles away
Bear Wallow Trail, Shenandoah County , 16 miles away
Passage Creek For Trail, Shenandoah County , 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Back Creek - Potomac Tributary:
Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 31 miles away
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, McLean - VA , 41 miles away
 Lakes Near Back Creek - Potomac Tributary

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