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

Hardy county, Confluence of Shooks Run to Confluence of South Branch section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     12.2 miles
  The scenic beauty of Hardy County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Confluence of Shooks Run to Confluence of South Branch section is just one of them. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. The Confluence of Shooks Run to Confluence of South Branch stretch of Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch in West Virginia is 12.2 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class
    I-II section of whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so keep in mind that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that
around here. The campgrounds here at Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch are pretty good. There are many good hotels to choose from, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack your camp stove too.

Briefly about the general area:
Since you're here at Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch why not take a look at Cold Spring Hollow, and Coby Spring is an inspiring spot to pop by while you're here. A short trip to Harry Veeders
 
Spring is always worthwhile.
An average amount of rainfall falls at Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch; all through the month of July you get the most rain around here, and the driest month is February. Summertime highs at Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch mostly tend to be in the 80's. Once the sun is down it descends down to the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's, and nighttime lows at Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch through the winter generally plunge into the 10's.

Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch, Confluence of Shooks Run to Confluence of South Branch 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: 38.9383
Longitude: -79.0047

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.06629
Longitude: -78.9732

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Local climate location: SAVAGE RIVER DAM 17 miles away


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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 Branch, Grant/ Hardy County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 18.8 miles long (US 220 South of Petersburg to US 220 North of Moorefield)
Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch, Hardy County , 8 miles away, Class I-II - 12.2 miles long (Milam bridge to confluence of Shooks Run)
Lunice Creek, Grant County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 7.3 miles long (West Virginia 42 to US220)
Potomac River - South Branch, Hardy/ Hampshire County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 11 miles long (US 220 Bridge north of Moorefield to Harmison's Landing)
Lunice Creek - North Fork, Grant County , 12 miles away, Class I-III - 6 miles long (Confluence of Shell Run to confluence of North Fork and South Fork)
Patterson Creek - North Fork, Grant County , 13 miles away, Class I-III - 8.2 miles long (Scherr to Dam)
Potomac River - South Branch, Grant County , 14 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 16 miles long (Big Bend Campground to US220)
Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch, Pendleton/ Hardy County , 17 miles away, Class II-IV - 12.1 miles long (Fort Seybert to Milam)
Lost River, Hampshire County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 15 miles long (Lost River to West Virginia 55/259)
Potomac River - South Branch, Pendleton/ Grant County , 20 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 9 miles long (US 220 to Big Bend Campground)
 Ski Areas Near Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch:
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 18 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 28 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 30 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 36 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 39 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 58 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 59 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 60 miles away, 610 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 64 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 76 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch:
Evans Motel, Moorefield , 4 miles away
South Branch Inn, Moorefield , 5 miles away
K & J Motel, Petersburg , 9 miles away
Hermitage Motor Inn, Petersburg , 9 miles away
Park Motel, Petersburg , 9 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch:
Big Ridge Campground, Mathias, 10 miles away
Blue Hole Campground, Rockingham County, 14 miles away
Tomahawk Pond Campground, Shenandoah County, 17 miles away
 Trails Near Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch:
Hunkerson Gap Trail, Shenandoah County , 16 miles away
Hunkerson Gap Trail, Hardy County , 16 miles away
North Mountain Trail, Hardy County , 16 miles away
North Mountain Trail, Shenandoah County , 16 miles away
Lick Run Trail, Pendleton County , 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch:
Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 42 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch:
Valley View Golf Course, Moorefield , 3 miles away

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