West Virginia whitewater - Potomac River - Laurel Fork of North Fork of South Branch, Highland VA: Pendleton WV County

Highland VA: Pendleton WV county, State line to confluence of Straight Fork section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     1.5 miles
  The scenic beauty of Highland VA: Pendleton WV County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. There's camping available near Potomac River - Laurel Fork of North Fork of South Branch. Potomac River - Laurel Fork of North Fork of South Branch doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the State line to confluence of Straight Fork stretch is the only one. The average West Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river
    tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The State line to confluence of Straight Fork stretch of Potomac River - Laurel Fork of North Fork of South Branch in West
Virginia is 1.5 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime highs at Potomac River - Laurel Fork of North Fork of South Branch ordinarily tend to be in the 80's, and the night is slightly chillier of course, regularly in the 50's. During the wintertime this place gets highs in the 30's, and night lows at Potomac River - Laurel Fork of North Fork of South
 
Branch during the winter commonly sink into the 10's.
Potomac River - Laurel Fork of North Fork of South Branch sees pretty high levels of precipitation; the wettest month of the year is commonly July, that's the one that rains the most while February is generally the driest month. Go for a hike on the Christian Run Trail, and don't leave Potomac River - Laurel Fork of North Fork of South Branch without first going for a hike along the Laurel Fork Trail.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 1.5 miles
Average Gradient: 80 fpm
  

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Current weather conditions at Potomac River - Laurel Fork of North Fork of South Branch, West Virginia
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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
These outdoors activities are available near Potomac River - Laurel Fork of North Fork of South Branch.
 Ski Areas Near Potomac River - Laurel Fork of North Fork of 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 - Laurel Fork of North Fork of 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 - Laurel Fork of North Fork of 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 - Laurel Fork of North Fork of 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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