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. 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. 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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: South Branch Inn, Moorefield , 4 miles away Evans Motel, Moorefield , 5 miles away K & J Motel, Petersburg , 6 miles away Hermitage Motor Inn, Petersburg , 6 miles away Park Motel, Petersburg , 6 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Potomac River - South Branch: Big Ridge Campground, Mathias, 14 miles away Blue Hole Campground, Rockingham County, 17 miles away Fox's Pizza Den, Burlington, 19 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