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   This section of Catoctin Creek is 4.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. If you're coming from Hagerstown-Martinsburg it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. The SR 663 to Potomac Confluence section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. The natural     beauty of Loudon County and the cool fresh water have people coming here. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling rivers. Briefly about the general area: A typical amount of rain falls here at Catoctin Creek; of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain, and January is the month with the least moisture. Summertime highs at Catoctin Creek generally tend   to be in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 60's. For the duration of the winter the highs are regularly in the 30's, and night lows throughout the winter for Catoctin Creek tend to be in the 20's. Catoctin Creek, SR 663 to Potomac Confluence road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 4.5 miles Average Gradient: 10 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.25456 Longitude: -77.57634 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.27101 Longitude: -77.54964 Paddler input for Catoctin Creek, Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Catoctin Creek, Virginia Local climate location: MARTINSBURG FAA AP 2 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Green Country Inn, Brunswick 5 miles away If traveling to Brunswick for a night, a week, a month or more, you'll want to stay at the well-maintained Green Country Inn. The cozy rooms might be small, but they are exceptionally dark and quiet.... Best Western Leesburg, Leesburg 8 miles away This distinctive Northern Virginia hotel can accommodate any type of business or social event! Event planners take note! With a warm, friendly and accommodating staff, the Best Western Leesburg Hotel... Leesburg-Days Inn Downtown, Leesburg 8 miles away Leesburg Virginia is just 35 miles West of our nations capitol city, Washington, DC. Leesburg is in the heart of Loudoun County which is known for its beauty and wonderful historic countryside. The Da...   All Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Catoctin Creek, Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Catoctin Creek, Virginia. Find a whitewater outfitter in Virginia Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Hagerstown-Martinsburg, Maryland-West Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Hagerstown-Martinsburg, Maryland-West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Catoctin Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Catoctin Creek.   Whitewater Near Catoctin Creek: Potomac River, Frederick/ Washington County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 13.5 miles long (Sandy Hook to Point of Rocks) Catoctin Creek, Frederick County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 28.8 miles long (US 40 to Potomac River) Goose Creek, Loudoun County , 11 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 2.5 miles long (Fairfax Dam to Goose Creek Country Club) Potomac River, Jefferson WV Washington MD County , 12 miles away, Class II+ - 2.5 miles long (Harpers Ferry - Dam #3 to Route 340) Bennett Creek, Frederick County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (MD Route 355 to Monocacy River) Shenandoah River, Grant Jefferson Loudon County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Millville to Harpers Ferry) Middle creek, Frederick County , 15 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 6.3 miles long (Wolfsville to Myersville) Antietam Creek, Washington County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 11 miles long (Highway 68 to Potomac River) Shenandoah River, Jefferson County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 3.7 miles long (West Virginia 9 to Millville) Beaver Creek, Washington County , 18 miles away, Class I(II) - 4.5 miles long (Beaver Creek Park N Ride (I-70) to Alternate Route 40)   Ski Areas Near Catoctin Creek: Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 30 miles away, 650 vertical feet Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 63 miles away, 600 vertical feet Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 82 miles away, 520 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 87 miles away, 500 vertical feet Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 88 miles away, 1072 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 95 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Blue Marsh, Pennsylvania , 118 miles away, 315 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 120 miles away, 1003 vertical feet The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 121 miles away, 940 vertical feet Ski Sawmill, Pennsylvania , 122 miles away, 515 vertical feet   Hotels Near Catoctin Creek: Green Country Inn, Brunswick , 5 miles away Best Western Leesburg, Leesburg , 8 miles away Leesburg-Days Inn Downtown, Leesburg , 8 miles away Comfort Suites Leesburg, Leesburg , 8 miles away Holiday Inn Leesburg At Carradoc Hall, Va, Leesburg , 10 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Catoctin Creek: Bald Eagle Island Campground, Frederick County, 2 miles away Calico Rocks Campground, Frederick County, 3 miles away Brunswick Camp Site, Brunswick, 5 miles away   Trails Near Catoctin Creek: Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Washington County , 9 miles away Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Sussex County , 9 miles away Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Bennington County , 9 miles away Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Jefferson County , 9 miles away Loudoun Heights Trail, Jefferson County , 13 miles away   National Parks Near Catoctin Creek: Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, McLean - VA , 16 miles away Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Harpers Ferry - WV , 16 miles away