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
Paddler input for Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch, West Virginia:
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.
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