West Virginia whitewater - Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch, Pendleton/ Hardy County Pendleton/ Hardy county, Fort Seybert to Milam section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     12.1 miles   This section of Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch in West Virginia is 12.1 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-IV section. The nature scenery of West Virginia and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. The put-in location is a short drive from Harrisonburg, as you can see on the road map further down. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. This river     system is full of great paddling sections, the Fort Seybert to Milam section is just one of them. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in West Virginia are often more forgiving than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: Why not take a refreshing hike along the Lick Run Trail, and Buck Hollow is a great spot to spend some time.   Summertime highs at Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch usually tend to be in the 70's, and all through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. During the winter this place gets highs in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch are in the 10's. Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch gets a great deal of water; July is the wettest month with most rain; the driest month of the year is October. Take a hike on the Buck Lick Run Trail. Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch, Fort Seybert to Milam road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV Length: 12.1 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.6949 Longitude: -79.18911 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.8119 Longitude: -79.0974 Paddler input for Potomac River - South Fork of the 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 Fork of the South Branch, West Virginia Local climate location: CANAAN VALLEY 16 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Crimson Inn, Bridgewater 23 miles away Located on Main Street in Bridgewater, Virginia, the Crimson Inn is a new all suites hotel with a historic flare. What is today the Crimson Inn started in 1950 as a thriving office complex. It was met... 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Find a whitewater outfitter in West Virginia Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Harrisonburg, Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Harrisonburg, Virginia, the metro area neareast to Potomac River - South Fork of the 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 Fork of the South Branch.   Whitewater Near Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch: 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) Potomac River - South Branch, Pendleton/ Grant County , 9 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 9 miles long (US 220 to Big Bend Campground) Potomac River - South Branch, Pendleton County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Ruddle to US 220) Potomac River - South Branch, Grant County , 10 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 16 miles long (Big Bend Campground to US220) Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch, Pendelton/Grant County , 13 miles away, Class I-III - 9.6 miles long (Seneca Rocks to Head of Hopeville Canyon) Potomac River - South Branch, Pendleton County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 10.1 miles long (CR 23 to Ruddle) Dry River, Rockingham County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Rt 33 to Route 613) Lunice Creek, Grant County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 7.3 miles long (West Virginia 42 to US220) Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch, Hardy County , 17 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 , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 18.8 miles long (US 220 South of Petersburg to US 220 North of Moorefield)   Ski Areas Near Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch: Timberline, West Virginia , 24 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 24 miles away, 850 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 26 miles away, 500 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 33 miles away, 1110 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 46 miles away, 700 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 47 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 61 miles away, 1500 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 66 miles away, 700 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 69 miles away, 754 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 71 miles away, 610 vertical feet   Hotels Near Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch: Crimson Inn, Bridgewater , 23 miles away Hampton Inn Harrisonburg University, Harrisonburg , 25 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Harrisonburg, VA, Harrisonburg , 25 miles away Hampton Inn Harrisonburg South, Harrisonburg , 25 miles away Holiday Inn Express HARRISONBURG, Harrisonburg , 25 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch: Bandywine Lake Campground, Pendleton County, 9 miles away Smoke Hole Campground, Pendleton County, 11 miles away Blue Hole Campground, Rockingham County, 14 miles away   Trails Near Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch: Lick Run Trail, Pendleton County , 3 miles away Buck Lick Run Trail, Pendleton County , 3 miles away Rader Mountain Trail, Rockingham County , 8 miles away Road Run Trail, Pendleton County , 8 miles away Loop Trail, Grant County , 10 miles away   National Parks Near Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch: Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 48 miles away