West Virginia whitewater - Potomac River - South Branch, Highland VA/ Pendleton WV County

Highland VA/ Pendleton WV county, state line to CR 23 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     13.4 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in West Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. The state line to CR 23 stretch of Potomac River - South Branch in Highland VA/ Pendleton WV County is 13.4 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of West Virginia and the water flowing gracefully down Potomac River - South Branch will make you feel great. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the
    river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling
spots. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff.

Briefly about the general area:
Rexrode Farm Spring is a stunning place to pop by while you're at Potomac River - South Branch, and Moyer Gap is another good site to visit nearby. The high level of rain makes Potomac River - South Branch a reasonably wet site; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain; February on the other hand is the driest.
Moyer Farm Spring is always fun to check out. At Potomac River - South
 
Branch through the warm days of summer highs are in the 80's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 50's. Throughout the winter the highs are typically in the 30's with temperatures at Potomac River - South Branch dipping down into the 10's during winter nights.

Potomac River - South Branch, state line to CR 23 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 13.4 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.4934
Longitude: -79.4974

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.60829
Longitude: -79.35221

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Local climate location: ELKINS WSO AP 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Red Carpet Inn Bartow, Bartow
25 miles away
Northern Pocahontas County, West Virginia is fast becoming a mini vacation location. We are located within 20 miles of some of the areas best known attractions such as the Cass Scenic Railroad, Snowsh...

Canaan Valley Resort and Conf Ctr, Davis
31 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,...

Crimson Inn, Bridgewater
32 miles away
Located on Main Street in Bridgewater, Virginia, the Crimson Inn is a new all suites hotel with a historic flare. What is today the Crimson Inn started in 1950 as a thriving office complex. It was met...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Staunton-Waynesboro, Virginia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Staunton-Waynesboro, Virginia, the metro area neareast to Potomac River - South Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Potomac River - South Branch.
 Whitewater Near Potomac River - South Branch:
Thorn/Whitethorn Creek, Pendleton County , 5 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 10.1 miles long (Moyers to South Branch of Potomac River confluence)
Potomac River - South Branch, Pendleton County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 10.1 miles long (CR 23 to Ruddle)
Big Run River, Pendleton County , 9 miles away, Class II+ - 3.7 miles long (Confluence with Teeter Camp Run to Cherry Grove)
Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch, Pendleton County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 9.8 miles long (Cherry Grove to Riverton)
Laurel Fork, Highland VA : Pendleton WV County , 12 miles away, Class II-III+ - 9.5 miles long (Route 642 to Virginia/West Virginia State line)
Crab Run, Highland County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Along Route 250 to McDowell)
Shaws Fork, Highland County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 4.5 miles long (Headwaters to Liberty)
Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch, Pendleton County , 13 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 7.6 miles long (Riverton to Seneca Rocks)
Seneca Creek, Pendleton County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 13 miles long (Judy Springs to Forest Service Campground)
Potomac River - South Branch, Pendleton County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Ruddle to US 220)
 Ski Areas Near Potomac River - South Branch:
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 25 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 27 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 39 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 44 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 47 miles away, 1110 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 48 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 48 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 55 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 80 miles away, 754 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 82 miles away, 610 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Potomac River - South Branch:
Red Carpet Inn Bartow, Bartow , 25 miles away
Canaan Valley Resort and Conf Ctr, Davis , 31 miles away
Crimson Inn, Bridgewater , 32 miles away
Howard Johnson Express Inn Staunton, Staunton , 32 miles away
Holiday Inn GOLF & CONF CTR-STAUNTON, Staunton , 33 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Potomac River - South Branch:
Cave Country Camping Area, Franklin, 7 miles away
Judy Springs Campground, Pendleton County, 13 miles away
Yokum's Vacationland and Princess Snowbird's Indian Village, Seneca Rocks, 13 miles away
 Trails Near Potomac River - South Branch:
Jones Trail, Highland County , 9 miles away
Big Mountain Trail, Pendleton County , 9 miles away
Huckleberry Trail, Pendleton County , 11 miles away
Middle Mountain Trail, Highland County , 12 miles away
Horton Riverton Trail, Pendleton County , 12 miles away
 National Parks Near Potomac River - South Branch:
Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 68 miles away

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