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 sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in West Virginia are often more forgiving than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. This stretch of Potomac River - South Branch in West Virginia is 13.4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking     there are lots of good spots for that around here. Lodging is available near the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. The scenic beauty of Highland VA/ Pendleton WV County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so pack your camping stuff. Briefly about the general area: A spree to Potomac River - South Branch wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Rexrode Farm Spring; if you yearn for a little side spree, try Moyer Gap. All the water falling down from the sky makes Potomac River - South Branch a wet site; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain, and February on the other hand   is the driest. Summer brings highs in the 80's to Potomac River - South Branch. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 50's. Highs during the wintertime are commonly in the 30's; night lows in the 10's for Potomac River - South Branch. A short trip to Moyer Farm Spring is always worthwhile. 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. 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... 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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.       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: Hickory Hill Cabins & Motel, Franklin , 5 miles away Thompson's Motel, Franklin , 8 miles away Highland Inn, Monterey , 13 miles away Montvallee Motel, Monterey , 13 miles away Fern Cottage Inn, Monterey , 14 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