West Virginia whitewater - Difficult Creek, Mineral County
Mineral
county,
Upstream to Potomac North Branch Close to Gormania section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS V+ 4.4 miles
The Upstream to Potomac North Branch Close to Gormania section of Difficult Creek in Mineral County is 4.4 miles long and is a class V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in West Virginia are easier than the national norm, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The natural beauty of Mineral County and the playfulness
of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. 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 the only paddling section along Difficult Creek. This stretch has has enough
mileage, it's good length for a morning trip.
Briefly about the general area: The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Dales Spring. Summertime at Difficult Creek arrives with high temperatures in the 70's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's mostly in the 50's. For the period of the winter this place gets highs in the 30's with temperatures at Difficult Creek dipping down into the 10's during winter nights. All the water falling down from the sky makes Difficult Creek a wet spot; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain, and February meanwhile is the driest month.
14 miles away
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15 miles away
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16 miles away
1/2 mile from Deep Creek Lake and Marsh Hill-Wisp ski area. Local shops and restaurants nearby. Located among numerous state parks. FREE Deluxe Continental Breakfast. Hotel has 4 floors. No elevator o...
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Stony River, Grant
County
, 4 miles away, Class III+ - 7.6 miles long (Vepco Dam to Route 50)
Potomac River - North Branch, Grant Mineral WV Garrett MD
County
, 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 15 miles long (Gormania West Virginia to Kitzmiller Maryland)
Potomac River - North Branch, Grant Mineral WV Garrett MD
County
, 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 15 miles long (Gormania to Kitzmiller)
Potomac River - North Branch, Grant WV Garrett MD
County
, 6 miles away, Class I-III - 8 miles long (Henry West Virginia to Gormania West Virginia)
Potomac River - North Branch, Grant WV Garrett MD
County
, 6 miles away, Class I-III - 8 miles long (Henry to Gormania)
Stony River, Grant
County
, 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.7 miles long (Route 50 to North Branch of Potomac River)
Abram Creek, Mineral/Grant
County
, 8 miles away, Class II-IV - 8.7 miles long (US 50 to confluence of North Branch of Potomac River)
Blackwater River, Tucker
County
, 12 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 11 miles long (Wildlife Preserve to Davis)
Youghiogheny River, Garrett
County
, 12 miles away, Class I-II - 15.5 miles long (US Route 50 to Millers Run)
Potomac River - North Branch, Mineral WV Garrett MD
County
, 12 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Kitzmiller to Jennings Randolph Lake)