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

Pendleton/ Grant county, US 220 to Big Bend Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II+(III)     9 miles
  This section of Potomac River - South Branch in West Virginia is 9 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II+(III) section by American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Pendleton/ Grant County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. There's camping available near Potomac River - South Branch. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or
    kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. This
river system is full of great paddling stretches, the US 220 to Big Bend Campground stretch is just one of them.

Briefly about the general area:
A tour to Hermit Island Spring will fill your soul with perfect feelings; there is a great hiking trail close by called the Loop Trail. For the duration of the summer months at Potomac River - South Branch highs are frequently in the 70's. All through the moonlight hours it's usually in the 50's. Daytime highs throughout the wintertime are in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Potomac
 
River - South Branch.
On a delightful day at Potomac River - South Branch you can take a hike along the South Branch Trail. Potomac River - South Branch gets a good deal of water; July is the month that gets the most rain while October is the month with the least amount of precipitation.

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

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II+(III)
Length: 9 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.805
Longitude: -79.2752

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.8907
Longitude: -79.24241

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Current weather conditions at Potomac River - South Branch, West Virginia
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Local climate location: CANAAN VALLEY 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Canaan Valley Resort and Conf Ctr, Davis
21 miles away
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Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Harrisonburg, VA, Harrisonburg
34 miles away
Our completely non smoking property features indoor heated pool with spa. All of our rooms include refrigerators and microwaves. We are only a few miles away from James Madison University....

Holiday Inn Express Harrisonburg, Virginia, Harrisonburg
34 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Harrisonburg, 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:
Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch, Pendelton/Grant County , 4 miles away, Class I-III - 9.6 miles long (Seneca Rocks to Head of Hopeville Canyon)
Potomac River - South Branch, Pendleton County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Ruddle to US 220)
Potomac River - South Branch, Grant County , 7 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 16 miles long (Big Bend Campground to US220)
Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch, Pendleton/ Hardy County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV - 12.1 miles long (Fort Seybert to Milam)
Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch, Pendleton County , 10 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 7.6 miles long (Riverton to Seneca Rocks)
Red Creek, Tucker County , 11 miles away, Class V+ - 7.2 miles long (Red Creek Recreation Area to North Branch Bridge)
Seneca Creek, Pendleton County , 11 miles away, Class III - 6.2 miles long (Forest Service Campground to Route 28)
Potomac River - South Branch, Pendleton County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 10.1 miles long (CR 23 to Ruddle)
Lunice Creek, Grant County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 7.3 miles long (West Virginia 42 to US220)
Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch, Pendleton County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 9.8 miles long (Cherry Grove to Riverton)
 Ski Areas Near Potomac River - South Branch:
Timberline, West Virginia , 14 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 15 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 34 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 39 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 42 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 55 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 55 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 63 miles away, 750 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 64 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 65 miles away, 610 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Potomac River - South Branch:
Canaan Valley Resort and Conf Ctr, Davis , 21 miles away
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Harrisonburg, VA, Harrisonburg , 34 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Harrisonburg, Virginia, Harrisonburg , 34 miles away
Harrisonburg Super 8 Motel, Harrisonburg , 34 miles away
Ramada Inn, Harrisonburg , 34 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Potomac River - South Branch:
Smoke Hole Campground, Pendleton County, 2 miles away
Yokum's Vacationland and Princess Snowbird's Indian Village, Seneca Rocks, 10 miles away
Red Creek Campground, Tucker County, 11 miles away
 Trails Near Potomac River - South Branch:
South Branch Trail, Pendleton County , 1 miles away
Loop Trail, Grant County , 3 miles away
Redman Trail, Grant County , 4 miles away
North Mountain Trail, Pendleton County , 7 miles away
North Fork Mountain Trail, Grant County , 7 miles away
 National Parks Near Potomac River - South Branch:
Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 57 miles away

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