West Virginia whitewater - Potomac River - South Branch, Grant/ Hardy County
Grant/ Hardy
county,
US 220 South of Petersburg to US 220 North of Moorefield section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 18.8 miles
The scenic beauty of West Virginia and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. The US 220 South of Petersburg to US 220 North of Moorefield section of Potomac River - South Branch is 18.8 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. There
are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the US 220 South of Petersburg to US 220 North of Moorefield stretch is just one of many. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in West Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections
here are safe for beginners. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. There's camping available near Potomac River - South Branch. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so pack your camp stove.
Briefly about the general area: A great deal of precipitation falls at Potomac River - South Branch; the wettest month of the year is typically July, that's the one that rains the most, and February is the month with the least moisture. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself
at Bensenhaver Spring, and a tour to Warner Spring will fill your spirit with splendid feelings. The warmest time of the year at Potomac River - South Branch comes with high temperatures in the 70's, and the nighttime is somewhat colder of course, generally in the 50's. During
the wintertime highs are typically in the 30's; overnight lows through the wintertime for Potomac River - South Branch tend to be in the 10's.
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These outdoors activities are available near Potomac River - South Branch.
Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch, Hardy
County
, 4 miles away, Class I-II - 12.2 miles long (Confluence of Shooks Run to Confluence of South Branch)
Lunice Creek, Grant
County
, 5 miles away, Class I-II - 7.3 miles long (West Virginia 42 to US220)
Lunice Creek - North Fork, Grant
County
, 8 miles away, Class I-III - 6 miles long (Confluence of Shell Run to confluence of North Fork and South Fork)
Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch, Hardy
County
, 9 miles away, Class I-II - 12.2 miles long (Milam bridge to confluence of Shooks Run)
Patterson Creek - North Fork, Grant
County
, 9 miles away, Class I-III - 8.2 miles long (Scherr to Dam)
Potomac River - South Branch, Hardy/ Hampshire
County
, 11 miles away, Class I-II - 11 miles long (US 220 Bridge north of Moorefield to Harmison's Landing)
Potomac River - South Branch, Grant
County
, 11 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
, 17 miles away, Class II-IV - 12.1 miles long (Fort Seybert to Milam)
Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch, Pendelton/Grant
County
, 18 miles away, Class I-III - 9.6 miles long (Seneca Rocks to Head of Hopeville Canyon)
Potomac River - South Branch, Pendleton/ Grant
County
, 18 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 9 miles long (US 220 to Big Bend Campground)