Virginia whitewater - Catoctin Creek, Loudon County
Loudon
county,
SR 663 to Potomac Confluence section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II 4.5 miles
Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The put-in location is a short drive from Hagerstown-Martinsburg, as you can see on the road map further down. There's camping available near Catoctin Creek. There are many good hotels to choose from, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around
here. This stretch of Catoctin Creek in Loudon County is 4.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip. The wonderful Virginia scenery and the
cool fresh water attract people from near and far. The SR 663 to Potomac Confluence stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system.
Briefly about the general area: A typical amount of rain falls here at Catoctin Creek; May is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest of the months is January. During the months of summer here at Catoctin Creek, high temperatures typically get into the 80's. Summer night lows sink down to the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's; overnight lows all through the winter for Catoctin Creek tend to be in the 20's.
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