West Virginia whitewater - Potomac River - North Branch, Mineral WV Allegany MD County Mineral WV Allegany MD county, Bloomington to Keyser section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     7.5 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in West Virginia are easier than the national norm, so don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The natural beauty of Mineral WV Allegany MD County and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The Bloomington to Keyser section of Potomac River - North Branch is 7.5 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater     according to American Whitewater. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Bloomington to Keyser stretch is just one of many. The starting point is not too far from Cumberland, as you can see on the road map further down. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, you can easily run it on an afternoon. 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: From a rainfall point of view Potomac River - North Branch is a quite typical place; July is the month that gets the most rain; the driest of the months is February. A visit to Wildcat Hollow is always fun; Donald Brumage   Spring is always fun to check out. During the summer months here at Potomac River - North Branch, high temperatures ordinarily get into the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 50's. Daytime highs through the winter are in the 30's while Potomac River - North Branch nighttime low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 10's. Potomac River - North Branch, Bloomington to Keyser road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 7.5 miles Average Gradient: 20 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.47949 Longitude: -79.0663 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.44459 Longitude: -78.97291 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 9 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Frostburg Days Inn, Frostburg 12 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... 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... Best Western Braddock Motor Inn, La Vale 15 miles away ***Indoor Swimming Pool will be CLOSED Monday and Tuesday, April 13th and 14th, 2009. Will re-open on Wednesday, April 15, 2009*** This La Vale hotel is located just five miles from historic Cumberl...   All West Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in West Virginia. 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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 , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Barnum West Virginia to Bloomington Maryland) Potomac River - North Branch, Mineral WV Garrett MD County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Barnum to Bloomington) New Creek, Mineral County , 3 miles away, Class I-II - 9 miles long (Intersection of US220 and West Virginia 93 to Keyser) Georges Creek, Allegany County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 10 miles long (Maryland Route 36 to North Branch Potomac River) Savage River, Garrett County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (Dam to North Branch Potomac River) Savage River, Garrett County , 8 miles away, Class II(IV) - 12.5 miles long (Avilton Lonaconing Road to Head of Savage Reservoir) Potomac River - North Branch, Mineral WV Garrett MD County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Kitzmiller to Jennings Randolph Lake) Crabtree Creek, Garrett County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 6 miles long (Swanton Maryland to Savage Reservoir) Abram Creek, Mineral/Grant County , 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 8.7 miles long (US 50 to confluence of North Branch of Potomac River) Casselman River - North Branch, Garrett County , 16 miles away, Class I-III+ - 6 miles long (Dung Hill Road to Maryland Route 485)   Ski Areas Near Potomac River - North Branch: Wisp, Maryland , 24 miles away, 610 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 34 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 36 miles away, 750 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 36 miles away, 610 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 37 miles away, 850 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 , 55 miles away, 1072 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 59 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 74 miles away, 180 vertical feet   Hotels Near Potomac River - North Branch: Frostburg Days Inn, Frostburg , 12 miles away Comfort Inn Grantsville, Grantsville , 13 miles away Best Western Braddock Motor Inn, La Vale , 15 miles away Red Roof Inn LaVale - Cumberland, La Vale , 15 miles away Super 8 Motel - La Vale/Cumberland Area, La Vale , 16 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Potomac River - North Branch: Fox's Pizza Den, Burlington, 9 miles away New Germany State Park, Grantsville, 12 miles away Middle Ridge Camp Ground, Romney, 16 miles away   National Parks Near Potomac River - North Branch: Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 58 miles away   Lakes Near Potomac River - North Branch