West Virginia whitewater - Potomac River - South Branch, Pendleton County

Pendleton county, Ruddle to US 220 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 



CLASS I-II     8 miles
  The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in West Virginia are often easier than in other states, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The beautiful scenery of Pendleton County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. This stretch of Potomac River - South Branch is 8 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section
    by American Whitewater. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good spots for that around here. 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.
There's camping available near Potomac River - South Branch.

Briefly about the general area:
Potomac River - South Branch is in close proximity to Long Hollow which is beyond doubt worth visiting, and going for a hike along the North Mountain Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this vicinity. Potomac River - South Branch regularly gets a good deal of rainfall; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain; the driest month of the year is October.
For the period of the warm months here at Potomac River - South Branch,
 
high temperatures regularly get into the 70's. Through the moonlight hours it's usually in the 50's. Highs through the wintertime are mostly in the 30's, and night lows in the 10's for Potomac River - South Branch.

Potomac River - South Branch, Ruddle to US 220 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 8 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.71129
Longitude: -79.30661

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.805
Longitude: -79.2752

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Local climate location: CANAAN VALLEY 14 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Potomac River - South Branch.
 Whitewater Near Potomac River - South Branch:
Potomac River - South Branch, Pendleton/ Grant County , 5 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 9 miles long (US 220 to Big Bend Campground)
Potomac River - South Branch, Pendleton County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 10.1 miles long (CR 23 to Ruddle)
Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch, Pendleton County , 8 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 7.6 miles long (Riverton to Seneca Rocks)
Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch, Pendelton/Grant County , 8 miles away, Class I-III - 9.6 miles long (Seneca Rocks to Head of Hopeville Canyon)
Seneca Creek, Pendleton County , 10 miles away, Class III - 6.2 miles long (Forest Service Campground to Route 28)
Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch, Pendleton/ Hardy County , 10 miles away, Class II-IV - 12.1 miles long (Fort Seybert to Milam)
Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch, Pendleton County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 9.8 miles long (Cherry Grove to Riverton)
Thorn/Whitethorn Creek, Pendleton County , 11 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 10.1 miles long (Moyers to South Branch of Potomac River confluence)
Potomac River - South Branch, Grant County , 12 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 16 miles long (Big Bend Campground to US220)
Red Creek, Tucker County , 14 miles away, Class V+ - 7.2 miles long (Red Creek Recreation Area to North Branch Bridge)
 Ski Areas Near Potomac River - South Branch:
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 16 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 17 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 36 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 42 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 43 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 51 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 51 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 59 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 68 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 70 miles away, 610 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Potomac River - South Branch:
Thompson's Motel, Franklin , 6 miles away
Brandywine Motel & Trailer Crt, Brandywine , 8 miles away
Hickory Hill Cabins & Motel, Franklin , 10 miles away
Homestead Inn Motel & Farms, Petersburg , 16 miles away
Fort Hill Motel, Petersburg , 17 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Potomac River - South Branch:
Smoke Hole Campground, Pendleton County, 5 miles away
Cave Country Camping Area, Franklin, 7 miles away
Yokum's Vacationland and Princess Snowbird's Indian Village, Seneca Rocks, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Potomac River - South Branch:
North Mountain Trail, Pendleton County , 4 miles away
South Branch Trail, Pendleton County , 5 miles away
Loop Trail, Grant County , 8 miles away
Redman Trail, Grant County , 8 miles away
South Prong Trail, Randolph County , 12 miles away
 National Parks Near Potomac River - South Branch:
Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 58 miles away

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