Virginia whitewater - Potomac River - South Branch, Highland County Highland county, Confluence of Straight Creek to state line section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     1 miles   The nature scenery of Highland County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. This section is very short so no need to bring snacks. There are no other stretches to paddle along Potomac River - South Branch than the Confluence of Straight Creek to state line stretch. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so you'd better keep in mind that     many of the sections here are safe for beginners. This stretch of Potomac River - South Branch is 1 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. Briefly about the general area: The Christian Run Trail offers hiking at its best; Potomac River - South Branch is right by the Laurel Fork Trail. The high level of precipitation makes Potomac River - South Branch a reasonably wet place; through July this area sees the most rain, and February is when it's the driest. All through the warm months, highs usually are in the 80's at Potomac River - South Branch. Summer night lows sink down to the 50's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 30's, and night lows in the 10's for Potomac River - South Branch.   QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 1 miles    Paddler input for Potomac River - South Branch, Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Potomac River - South Branch, Virginia Local climate location: ELKINS WSO AP 6 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Red Carpet Inn Bartow, Bartow 13 miles away Northern Pocahontas County, West Virginia is fast becoming a mini vacation location. We are located within 20 miles of some of the areas best known attractions such as the Cass Scenic Railroad, Snowsh... Super 8 Elkins, Elkins 25 miles away The Super 8 is located off of Route 219 in Elkins, WV and is approximately three miles from Randolph County Airport. Local attractions include Monongahela National Forest, approximately five miles awa... Hampton Inn Elkins, Elkins 26 miles away The Hampton Inn Elkins West Virginia hotel is an 81 room interior corridor. focused-service hotel built overlooking the Tygart Valley in Elkins. This Hampton hotel in West Virginia is conveniently loc...   All Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Potomac River - South Branch, Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Potomac River - South Branch, 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 Staunton-Waynesboro, Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Staunton-Waynesboro, Virginia, the metro area neareast to Potomac River - South Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Potomac River - South Branch.   Ski Areas Near Potomac River - South Branch: Snowshoe, West Virginia , 27 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 28 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 31 miles away, 1000 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 36 miles away, 700 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 56 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 58 miles away, 700 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 59 miles away, 1110 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 60 miles away, 500 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 83 miles away, 754 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 86 miles away, 610 vertical feet   Hotels Near Potomac River - South Branch: Red Carpet Inn Bartow, Bartow , 13 miles away Super 8 Elkins, Elkins , 25 miles away Hampton Inn Elkins, Elkins , 26 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ELKINS, Elkins , 27 miles away Days Inn and Suites Elkins, Elkins , 28 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Potomac River - South Branch: Bear Mountain Farm and Wilderness Retreat, Hightown, 6 miles away Island Campground, Pocahontas County, 8 miles away Spruce Knob Lake Campground, Randolph County, 10 miles away   Trails Near Potomac River - South Branch: Christian Run Trail, Highland County , 1 miles away Laurel Fork Trail, Highland County , 2 miles away Middle Mountain Trail, Highland County , 2 miles away Locust Spring Run Trail, Highland County , 3 miles away Big Mountain Trail, Pendleton County , 6 miles away