West Virginia whitewater - Potomac River - North Branch, Mineral WV Garrett MD County

Mineral WV Garrett MD county, Barnum to Bloomington section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     6.5 miles
  The nature scenery of Mineral WV Garrett MD County and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. The Barnum to Bloomington section of Potomac River - North Branch in West Virginia is 6.5 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. If you've
    been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so better not forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of
good places for that around here. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The put-in location is a short drive from Cumberland, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that.

Briefly about the general area:
From a precipitation point of view Potomac River - North Branch is a rather normal location; all through July this area sees the most rain, and the driest of the months is February. Don't leave Potomac River - North Branch without first paying a visit
 
to Donald Brumage Spring.
Throughout the summer at Potomac River - North Branch highs are generally in the 80's; during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Highs through the wintertime are frequently in the 30's, and night lows at Potomac River - North Branch during the winter commonly sink into the 10's.

Potomac River - North Branch, Barnum to Bloomington road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 6.5 miles
Average Gradient: 30 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.43119
Longitude: -79.11561

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.45444
Longitude: -78.99806

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Current weather conditions at Potomac River - North Branch, West Virginia
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Local climate location: SAVAGE RIVER DAM 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn Grantsville, Grantsville
13 miles away
Convenient interstate location. Pet accommodation: 10.00 per night per pet. Limit 2 pets per room. Refundable Pet Deposit: 50.00 USD, due at check in for cash paying guests. Pets are allowed in smokin...

Frostburg Days Inn, Frostburg
14 miles away
Frostburg is surrounded by the rugged natural beauty and is alive with charm and history. When visiting the western Maryland area for business or pleasure - the most logical place to stay in the DAYS...

Best Western Braddock Motor Inn, La Vale
18 miles away
This La Vale hotel is located just 5 miles from historic Cumberland and is ideal lodging for both business and leisure travelers. The Best Western Braddock Motor Inn is located near attractions such...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Cumberland, Maryland-West Virginia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Cumberland, Maryland-West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Potomac River - North Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Potomac River - North Branch.
 Whitewater Near Potomac River - North Branch:
Potomac River - North Branch, Mineral WV Garrett MD County , 0 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Barnum West Virginia to Bloomington Maryland)
Potomac River - North Branch, Mineral WV Allegany MD County , 3 miles away, Class I-II - 7.5 miles long (Bloomington to Keyser)
Savage River, Garrett County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (Dam to North Branch Potomac River)
New Creek, Mineral County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 9 miles long (Intersection of US220 and West Virginia 93 to Keyser)
Georges Creek, Allegany County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (Maryland Route 36 to North Branch Potomac River)
Potomac River - North Branch, Mineral WV Garrett MD County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Kitzmiller to Jennings Randolph Lake)
Savage River, Garrett County , 8 miles away, Class II(IV) - 12.5 miles long (Avilton Lonaconing Road to Head of Savage Reservoir)
Crabtree Creek, Garrett County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 6 miles long (Swanton Maryland to Savage Reservoir)
Abram Creek, Mineral/Grant County , 12 miles away, Class II-IV - 8.7 miles long (US 50 to confluence of North Branch of Potomac River)
Stony River, Grant County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.7 miles long (Route 50 to North Branch of Potomac River)
 Ski Areas Near Potomac River - North Branch:
Wisp, Maryland , 22 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 32 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 35 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 35 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 36 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 39 miles away, 500 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 39 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 57 miles away, 1072 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 59 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 73 miles away, 180 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Potomac River - North Branch:
Comfort Inn Grantsville, Grantsville , 13 miles away
Frostburg Days Inn, Frostburg , 14 miles away
Best Western Braddock Motor Inn, La Vale , 18 miles away
Super 8 Motel - La Vale/Cumberland Area, La Vale , 18 miles away
Red Roof Inn LaVale - Cumberland, La Vale , 18 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Potomac River - North Branch:
Fox's Pizza Den, Burlington, 10 miles away
Middle Ridge Camp Ground, Romney, 18 miles away
Double G Campground, Mc Henry, 18 miles away
 National Parks Near Potomac River - North Branch:
Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 59 miles away
 Lakes Near Potomac River - North Branch

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