West Virginia whitewater - Potomac River - South Branch, Hardy/ Hampshire County Hardy/ Hampshire county, US 220 Bridge north of Moorefield to Harmison's Landing section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     11 miles   The US 220 Bridge north of Moorefield to Harmison's Landing stretch of Potomac River - South Branch in Hardy/ Hampshire County is 11 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in West Virginia are often more forgiving than in other states, so keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. The put-in location is a short drive from Cumberland, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The natural beauty of West Virginia and the cool fresh     water beats anything. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so pack your camping stuff. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Briefly about the general area: A common amount of rainfall falls here at Potomac River - South Branch; most of the rain falls during July; February meanwhile is the driest month. A delightful place right next door to Potomac River - South Branch is Falling   Springs Gap, and Welton Spring is always fun to check out. Through the warmest time of the year highs here at Potomac River - South Branch reach the 80's, and the overnight is a little colder of course, typically in the 50's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Potomac River - South Branch. Potomac River - South Branch, US 220 Bridge north of Moorefield to Harmison's Landing road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 11 miles Average Gradient: 10 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.1034 Longitude: -78.9592 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.22399 Longitude: -78.8545 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: SAVAGE RIVER DAM 14 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 , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 12.2 miles long (Confluence of Shooks Run to Confluence of South Branch) Potomac River - South Branch, Grant/ Hardy County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 18.8 miles long (US 220 South of Petersburg to US 220 North of Moorefield) Patterson Creek - North Fork, Grant County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 8.2 miles long (Scherr to Dam) New Creek, Mineral County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 9 miles long (Intersection of US220 and West Virginia 93 to Keyser) Lost River, Hampshire County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 15 miles long (Lost River to West Virginia 55/259) North River, Hardy/ Hampshire County , 15 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.5 miles long (Grassy Lick Run to Rio at West Virginia 29 bridge) Lunice Creek, Grant County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 7.3 miles long (West Virginia 42 to US220) Lunice Creek - North Fork, Grant County , 17 miles away, Class I-III - 6 miles long (Confluence of Shell Run to confluence of North Fork and South Fork) Potomac River - North Branch, Mineral WV Allegany MD County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 7.5 miles long (Bloomington to Keyser) Potomac River - North Branch, Mineral WV Garrett MD County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Barnum West Virginia to Bloomington Maryland)   Ski Areas Near Potomac River - South Branch: Bryce Resort, Virginia , 21 miles away, 500 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 35 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 37 miles away, 850 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 38 miles away, 610 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 42 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 53 miles away, 750 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 54 miles away, 610 vertical feet The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 56 miles away, 940 vertical feet Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 66 miles away, 1072 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 67 miles away, 1003 vertical feet   Hotels Near Potomac River - South Branch: Super 8 Motel Mount Jackson, Mount Jackson , 24 miles away Red Roof Inn LaVale - Cumberland, La Vale , 25 miles away Frostburg Days Inn, Frostburg , 25 miles away Best Western Braddock Motor Inn, La Vale , 26 miles away Super 8 Motel - La Vale/Cumberland Area, La Vale , 26 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Potomac River - South Branch: Riverside Cabins and RV Park, Moorefield, 7 miles away Scott's Cabins and RV Park, Moorefield, 7 miles away Fox's Pizza Den, Burlington, 11 miles away   Trails Near Potomac River - South Branch: Brushy Hollow Trail, Hardy County , 16 miles away Trout Pond Trail, Hardy County , 17 miles away Squirrel Gap Trail, Hardy County , 17 miles away North Mountain Trail, Hardy County , 17 miles away North Mountain Trail, Shenandoah County , 17 miles away   National Parks Near Potomac River - South Branch: Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 42 miles away