West Virginia whitewater - Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch, Hardy County

Hardy county, Milam bridge to confluence of Shooks Run section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     12.2 miles
  The starting location is a reasonable drive from Harrisonburg, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are less demanding. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. 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. This section of Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch is 12.2 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. For all you camping
people there are campgrounds nearby. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. The beautiful scenery of Hardy County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle.

Briefly about the general area:
Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch is a quite wet place frequently with lots of rainfall; the month of July is the wettest
 
with most of the rain while October is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
White Cloud Spring is a great local attraction; Dumpling Run Spring is a stunning spot to take a look at while you're at Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch. Summertime brings highs in the 70's to Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 50's. Highs throughout the wintertime are usually in the 30's, and overnight lows in the 10's for Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch.

Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch, Milam bridge to confluence of Shooks Run road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 12.2 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.8119
Longitude: -79.0974

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.9383
Longitude: -79.0047

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Current weather conditions at Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch, West Virginia
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Local climate location: CANAAN VALLEY 16 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
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 , 8 miles away, Class I-II - 12.2 miles long (Confluence of Shooks Run to Confluence of South Branch)
Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch, Pendleton/ Hardy County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV - 12.1 miles long (Fort Seybert to Milam)
Potomac River - South Branch, Grant/ Hardy County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 18.8 miles long (US 220 South of Petersburg to US 220 North of Moorefield)
Lunice Creek, Grant County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 7.3 miles long (West Virginia 42 to US220)
Potomac River - South Branch, Grant County , 10 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 16 miles long (Big Bend Campground to US220)
Lunice Creek - North Fork, Grant County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 6 miles long (Confluence of Shell Run to confluence of North Fork and South Fork)
Potomac River - South Branch, Pendleton/ Grant County , 14 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 9 miles long (US 220 to Big Bend Campground)
Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch, Pendelton/Grant County , 16 miles away, Class I-III - 9.6 miles long (Seneca Rocks to Head of Hopeville Canyon)
Patterson Creek - North Fork, Grant County , 18 miles away, Class I-III - 8.2 miles long (Scherr to Dam)
Potomac River - South Branch, Pendleton County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Ruddle to US 220)
 Ski Areas Near Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch:
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 20 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 26 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 27 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 33 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 43 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 52 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 64 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 65 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 69 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 70 miles away, 940 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch:
K & J Motel, Petersburg , 8 miles away
Hermitage Motor Inn, Petersburg , 8 miles away
Smoke Hole Motel & Log Cabins, Petersburg , 8 miles away
Park Motel, Petersburg , 8 miles away
Homestead Inn Motel & Farms, Petersburg , 8 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch:
Blue Hole Campground, Rockingham County, 10 miles away
Big Ridge Campground, Mathias, 12 miles away
Tomahawk Pond Campground, Shenandoah County, 16 miles away
 Trails Near Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch:
Lick Run Trail, Pendleton County , 9 miles away
Buck Lick Run Trail, Pendleton County , 10 miles away
Dull Hunt Trail, Rockingham County , 13 miles away
Loop Trail, Grant County , 13 miles away
North Fork Mountain Trail, Grant County , 15 miles away
 National Parks Near Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch:
Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 43 miles away

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