West Virginia whitewater - Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch, Grant County Grant county, Head of Hopeville Canyon to Hopeville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     4.2 miles   The nature scenery of West Virginia and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. This section of Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch in West Virginia is 4.2 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance     you're all set. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. There are no other sections to paddle along Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch than the Head of Hopeville Canyon to Hopeville section. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip. Briefly about the general area: Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch usually gets a great deal of rainfall; most of the rain falls through July, and February is the month with the least moisture. There is a tremendous hiking trail right next door to Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch called the North Mountain Trail, and going for a hike on the Boars Nest Trail is always a nice adventure. Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Potomac   River - North Fork of South Branch. All through the moonlight hours it's typically in the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are mostly in the 30's, and overnight lows in the 10's for Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 4.2 miles    Paddler input for Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch, West Virginia Local climate location: PARSONS 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Canaan Valley Resort and Conf Ctr, Davis 16 miles away Canaan Valley Resort and Conference Center is four-season resort offering ski, snowboarding, tubing, cross-country skiing and ice-skating in the winter and golf, geocaching, Eurogbunge, climbing wall,... Blackwater Falls State Park, Davis 16 miles away Blackwater Falls State Park is named for the falls of the Blackwater River whose amber-colored waters plunge five stories then twist and tumble through an eight-mile long gorge. These scenic falls are... Hampton Inn Elkins, Elkins 32 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...   All West Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in West Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch, West Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Potomac River - North Fork of South 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 Harrisonburg, Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Harrisonburg, Virginia, the metro area neareast to Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch.   Ski Areas Near Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch: Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 9 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 11 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 38 miles away, 700 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 43 miles away, 500 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 48 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 49 miles away, 1110 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 58 miles away, 700 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 58 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 64 miles away, 754 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 66 miles away, 610 vertical feet   Hotels Near Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch: Canaan Valley Resort and Conf Ctr, Davis , 16 miles away Blackwater Falls State Park, Davis , 16 miles away Hampton Inn Elkins, Elkins , 32 miles away Red Carpet Inn Bartow, Bartow , 32 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ELKINS, Elkins , 33 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch: Yokum's Vacationland and Princess Snowbird's Indian Village, Seneca Rocks, 3 miles away Seneca Campground, Pendleton County, 6 miles away Smoke Hole Campground, Pendleton County, 7 miles away   Trails Near Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch: North Mountain Trail, Pendleton County , 3 miles away Boars Nest Trail, Randolph County , 6 miles away South Prong Trail, Randolph County , 6 miles away South Branch Trail, Pendleton County , 7 miles away Red Creek Trail, Tucker County , 8 miles away