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 wonderful Hardy County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. The put-in 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 in West Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Milam bridge to confluence of Shooks Run section is just one of many. If you're a camper you can     camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This section of Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch in Hardy County is 12.2 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your camping stuff. Briefly about the general area: Put some time aside to spend at White Cloud Spring while you're here at Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch, and Dumpling Run Spring is always fun   to check out. During the warmest time of the year highs here at Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch get into the 70's. Summer night lows drop down to the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's with temperatures at Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch dipping down into the 10's all through winter nights. Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch is a pretty wet place mostly with a large amount of rain; most of the rain falls through July while October is the month with the least amount of precipitation. 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 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. Super 8 Motel Mount Jackson, Mount Jackson 26 miles away Welcome to the new Super 8 of Mount Jackson! We are located off I-81 just off exit 273. Some of the great attractions around us are Antique Shops, George Washington National Forest, Bryce Mountain Sk... 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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 , 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, 1110 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 43 miles away, 700 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 52 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 64 miles away, 754 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: Super 8 Motel Mount Jackson, Mount Jackson , 26 miles away Red Carpet Inn Harrisonburg, Harrisonburg , 26 miles away Hampton Inn Harrisonburg University, Harrisonburg , 26 miles away Valley Suites and Extended Stay, Harrisonburg , 27 miles away Days Inn James Madison University, Harrisonburg , 27 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch: Blue Hole Campground, Rockingham County, 10 miles away Riverside Cabins and RV Park, Moorefield, 12 miles away Scott's Cabins and RV Park, Moorefield, 12 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