West Virginia whitewater - Potomac River, Jefferson WV Washington MD County
Jefferson WV Washington MD
county,
Harpers Ferry - Dam #3 to Route 340 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II+ 2.5 miles
If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Hagerstown-Martinsburg, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The wonderful West Virginia scenery and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. The Harpers Ferry - Dam #3 to Route 340 stretch
of Potomac River in West Virginia is 2.5 miles long and is a class II+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive
a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This section is quite short so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Harpers Ferry - Dam #3 to Route 340 section is one of them.
Briefly about the general area: You ought to certainly take a look at Jefferson Rock since you're here at Potomac River; there is a pleasant hiking trail nearby called the Loudoun Heights Trail. Through the summer months
highs here at Potomac River get into the 80's. All through the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 60's. Through the winter highs are in the 30's, and through the dark hours in the winter at Potomac River temperatures descend to the 20's. Near Potomac River you find Loudoun
Valley which is a great spot to check out; nearby you come across the Appalachian National Scenic Trail which is a splendid hiking trail. If you're here at Potomac River, do take a journey to The Point; Barr Spring is always fun to check out. Any time is a wonderful time at Potomac
River if you love the outdoors. At this river you will never have a bad time. Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail is a wonderful local destination here at Potomac River, and a short spree to The Staircase is always worthwhile. An average amount of precipitation falls at Potomac River; May is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month of the year is January.
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