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
  This stretch of Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch is 12.2 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in West Virginia tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so better not forget that many runs in this state are very easy. There's camping available near Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so pack your sleeping bag. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are
    great attractions for lots of people. The nature scenery of West Virginia and the water flowing gracefully down Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch have people coming here. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in
this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Confluence of Shooks Run to Confluence of South Branch section is just one of many. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.

Briefly about the general area:
For the duration of the warmest time of the year, highs mostly are in the 80's at Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch. When the night sets in temperatures
 
fall down into the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's, and night lows at Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch all through the winter mostly fall into the 10's. A tremendous site to stop at next to Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch is Cold Spring Hollow; don't leave Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch without first paying a visit to Coby Spring.
Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch gets a typical amount of rain; all through the month of July you get the most rain around here while February is frequently the driest month. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Harry Veeders Spring.

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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Current weather conditions at Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch, West Virginia
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Local climate location: SAVAGE RIVER DAM 17 miles away


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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 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:
Super 8 Motel Mount Jackson, Mount Jackson , 23 miles away
New Market Days Inn Battlefield, New Market , 29 miles away
Quality Inn Shenandoah Valley, New Market , 29 miles away
Red Carpet Inn Harrisonburg, Harrisonburg , 31 miles away
Harrisonburg-Days Inn James Madison Univ/Civil War Sites, Harrisonburg , 32 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch:
Riverside Cabins and RV Park, Moorefield, 4 miles away
Scott's Cabins and RV Park, Moorefield, 4 miles away
Big Ridge Campground, Mathias, 10 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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