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   The nature scenery of West Virginia and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. This stretch of Potomac River - South Branch is 13.4 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. The average West Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this     is an area with plenty of rivers for that. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your camp stove. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the state line to CR 23 section is just one of many. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: Potomac River - South Branch ordinarily gets much rainfall; during July this area sees the most rain; February is the month with the least moisture. The beauty of mother nature reveals   herself at Moyer Farm Spring, and Moyer Gap is also a splendid location to discover. Don't leave Potomac River - South Branch without first paying a visit to Rexrode Farm Spring. At Potomac River - South Branch through the warm days of summer highs are in the 80's. Summer night lows drop down to the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's, and night lows in the 10's for Potomac River - South Branch. 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 Paddler input for Potomac River - South Branch, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Potomac River - South Branch, West Virginia Local climate location: ELKINS WSO AP 5 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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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 - 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, 1100 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 48 miles away, 500 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 48 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 55 miles away, 610 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 80 miles away, 750 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 82 miles away, 610 vertical feet   Hotels Near Potomac River - South Branch: Canaan Valley Resort and Conf Ctr, Davis , 31 miles away Howard Johnson Express Inn Staunton, Staunton , 32 miles away Holiday Inn Staunton-Golf & Conf Ctr, Va, Staunton , 33 miles away Stonewall Jackson and Conference, Staunton , 33 miles away Stonewall Jackson Hotel and Conference Center, 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