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   This stretch of Potomac River - North Branch in Mineral WV Garrett MD County is 6.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III section. The nature scenery of West Virginia and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip. The Barnum to Bloomington section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. Whether you're whitewater rafting     or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. 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. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: Potomac River - North Branch is a good location of normal precipitation; throughout the month of July you get the most rain around here, and the driest month is February. For the period of the summer, highs regularly are in the 80's at Potomac River - North Branch. Once the sun is down it descends down to the 50's. Daytime highs during   the winter are in the 30's with temperatures at Potomac River - North Branch dipping down into the 10's during winter nights. Donald Brumage Spring is an inspiring place to pop by during your stay. 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 Paddler input for Potomac River - North Branch, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Potomac River - North Branch, West Virginia 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: 20.00/night per pet. 2 pets per room, up to 15 lbs. Refundable Pet Deposit: 50.00 USD, due at check-in for cash paying guests. Do not leave pets unat... Hampton Inn Frostburg MD, Frostburg 14 miles away The Hampton Inn Frostburg hotel is conveniently located a quarter mile off Maryland Interstate 68 at Exit 34. The hotel is just 1 mile from Frostburg State University 6 miles from historic Cumberland*... Days Inn And Suites Frostburg, 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...   All West Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in West Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Potomac River - North Branch, West Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Potomac River - North Branch, West Virginia. Find a whitewater outfitter in West Virginia Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. 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.       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, 700 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, 754 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, 1110 vertical feet Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 73 miles away, 180 vertical feet   Hotels Near Potomac River - North Branch: Comfort Inn Grantsville, Grantsville , 13 miles away Hampton Inn Frostburg MD, Frostburg , 14 miles away Days Inn And Suites Frostburg, Frostburg , 14 miles away Best Western Braddock Motor Inn, La Vale , 18 miles away LaValeCumberland Red Roof Inn, La Vale , 18 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Potomac River - North Branch: Fox's Pizza Den, Burlington, 10 miles away New Germany State Park, Grantsville, 11 miles away Deep Creek Lake State Park, Swanton, 17 miles away   National Parks Near Potomac River - North Branch: Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 59 miles away   Lakes Near Potomac River - North Branch