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
  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. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the US 220 to
    Big Bend Campground stretch is just one of many. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are
lots of good spots for that around here. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people.

Briefly about the general area:
A short tour to Hermit Island Spring is always worthwhile, and don't leave Potomac River - South Branch without first going for a hike along the South Branch Trail. Potomac River - South Branch sees pretty high levels of rainfall; July is when you get the most rain here, and October meanwhile is the driest month.
Good hiking is available along the Loop Trail. Summer
 
at Potomac River - South Branch comes with high temperatures in the 70's while nighttime lows are commonly in the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 30's; winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Potomac River - South Branch.

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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Crimson Inn, Bridgewater
32 miles away
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Hampton Inn Harrisonburg University, Harrisonburg
34 miles away
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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, 700 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 42 miles away, 1110 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, 754 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
Crimson Inn, Bridgewater , 32 miles away
Hampton Inn Harrisonburg University, Harrisonburg , 34 miles away
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Harrisonburg, VA, Harrisonburg , 34 miles away
Hampton Inn Harrisonburg South, 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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