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.
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These outdoors activities are available 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)