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 average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. The US 220 South
    of Petersburg to US 220 North of Moorefield section of Potomac River - South Branch in West Virginia is 18.8 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance
then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The beautiful scenery of West Virginia and the water flowing gracefully down Potomac River - South Branch make the trip here worthwhile.

Briefly about the general area:
Through the warm months at Potomac River - South Branch temperatures are typically in the 70's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. During the wintertime highs are usually in the 30's, and night lows in the 10's for Potomac River - South Branch. A journey to Potomac River
 
- South Branch wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Bensenhaver Spring, and the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Warner Spring.
A good deal of precipitation falls at Potomac River - South Branch; July is the month that gets the most rain; February is the month with the least moisture.

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

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Local climate location: BAYARD 13 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
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, 700 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 40 miles away, 1110 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 55 miles away, 754 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
Hampton Inn Frostburg MD, Frostburg , 33 miles away
Days Inn New Market Battlefield, New Market , 33 miles away
Days Inn And Suites Frostburg, Frostburg , 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

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