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 Ruddle to US 220 section of Potomac River - South Branch is 8 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. The beautiful scenery of Pendleton County and the cool fresh water have people coming here. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby
campground. This is a pretty decent length section, it's good length for a morning trip. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve
in advance because these hotels fill up quick.
Briefly about the general area: Since you're here at Potomac River - South Branch why not explore Long Hollow; if the weather is great, you can go for a hike along the North Mountain Trail. The warmest time of the year at Potomac River - South Branch arrives with high temperatures in the 70's. Once the sun is down it plunges down to the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's while Potomac River - South Branch night low temperatures during the winter are in the 10's. A lot of rainfall falls at Potomac River - South Branch; the month with most of the rain is July, and the driest month of the year is October.
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These outdoors activities are available 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)