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 wonderful Virginia scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Potomac River - South Branch are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This is the only paddling stretch along Potomac River - South Branch. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This is a very short section so better bring some good
    walking shoes. The average Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding.

Briefly about the general area:
Potomac River - South Branch
is a quite wet place frequently with a good deal of precipitation; July is the wettest month with most rain, and February meanwhile is the driest month.
At Potomac River - South Branch during the summer months highs are in the 80's with nighttime lows in the 50's. High temperatures throughout the winter are normally in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Potomac River - South Branch are in the 10's. Take a hike on the Christian Run Trail; you can have a great hiking adventure along the Laurel Fork Trail.
 

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AW Class: I-II
Length: 1 miles
  

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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...



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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
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

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