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   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in West Virginia are easier than the national norm, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The US 220 South of Petersburg to US 220 North of Moorefield stretch of Potomac River - South Branch in West Virginia is 18.8 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.     The wonderful West Virginia scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Potomac River - South Branch make the trip here worthwhile. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack your camp stove too. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The US 220 South of Petersburg to US 220 North of Moorefield section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Potomac River - South Branch ordinarily tend to be in the 70's with night lows in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's; overnight lows all through the wintertime for Potomac River - South Branch tend to be in the 10's.   It's always tremendous to stop at Bensenhaver Spring; Warner Spring is a brilliant local attraction. The high level of rain makes Potomac River - South Branch a relatively wet place; July is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest month is February. Potomac River - South Branch, US 220 South of Petersburg to US 220 North of Moorefield road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 18.8 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.98789 Longitude: -79.12391 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.1034 Longitude: -78.9592 Paddler input for Potomac River - South Branch, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Potomac River - South Branch, West Virginia Local climate location: BAYARD 13 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 Motel Mount Jackson, Mount Jackson 28 miles away Welcome to the new Super 8 of Mount Jackson! We are located off I-81 just off exit 273. Some of the great attractions around us are Antique Shops, George Washington National Forest, Bryce Mountain Sk... 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Outdoors Recreation Near Cumberland, Maryland-West Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Cumberland, Maryland-West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Potomac River - South Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Potomac River - South Branch.   Whitewater 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)   Ski Areas Near Potomac River - South Branch: Bryce Resort, Virginia , 23 miles away, 500 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 25 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 27 miles away, 850 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 35 miles away, 610 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 40 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 55 miles away, 750 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 56 miles away, 610 vertical feet The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 61 miles away, 940 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 61 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 73 miles away, 1500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Potomac River - South Branch: Super 8 Motel Mount Jackson, Mount Jackson , 28 miles away Canaan Valley Resort and Conf Ctr, Davis , 30 miles away New Market Days Inn Battlefield, New Market , 33 miles away Frostburg Days Inn, Frostburg , 33 miles away Quality Inn Shenandoah Valley, New Market , 33 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Potomac River - South Branch: Riverside Cabins and RV Park, Moorefield, 5 miles away Scott's Cabins and RV Park, Moorefield, 5 miles away Big Ridge Campground, Mathias, 14 miles away   Trails Near Potomac River - South Branch: North Fork Mountain Trail, Grant County , 15 miles away Loop Trail, Grant County , 16 miles away Redman Trail, Grant County , 17 miles away Lick Run Trail, Pendleton County , 18 miles away Buck Lick Run Trail, Pendleton County , 19 miles away   National Parks Near Potomac River - South Branch: Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 46 miles away   Golf Courses Near Potomac River - South Branch: Valley View Golf Course, Moorefield , 5 miles away