West Virginia whitewater - Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch, Grant County

Grant county, Hopeville to Confluence of South Branch section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     6 miles
  The wonderful Grant County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch have people coming here. This section of Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch in Grant County is 6 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, 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 better not forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. This stretch is mid length,
good for a one day paddling trip.

Briefly about the general area:
There are good sites to explore along the North Mountain Trail, and don't leave Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch without first going for a hike along the Boars Nest Trail. Summertime highs at Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch typically tend to be in the 80's while nighttime lows are frequently in the 50's. All through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 30's, and night lows at Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch during the wintertime usually
 
plunge into the 10's.
A lot of precipitation falls at Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain while February is frequently the driest month.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 6 miles
  

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Current weather conditions at Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch, West Virginia
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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...



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OUTDOORS
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

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