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 section of Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch is 12.2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. The beautiful scenery of Hardy County and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking     in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. The average West Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. The Confluence of Shooks Run to Confluence of South Branch stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. Briefly about the general area: Harry Veeders Spring is a stunning place to stop at while you're at Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch. An average amount of precipitation falls at Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain; February on the other hand is the driest. A short spree to Coby Spring is always worthwhile, and if you're here why not stop by Cold Spring Hollow.   High temperatures at Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch all through the warm months are in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 50's. All through the wintertime the highs are mostly in the 30's, and overnight lows all through the winter for Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch tend to be in 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 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: SAVAGE RIVER DAM 17 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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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 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, 1110 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 39 miles away, 700 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 58 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 59 miles away, 754 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 Days Inn New Market Battlefield, New Market , 29 miles away Quality Inn Shenandoah Valley, New Market , 29 miles away Red Carpet Inn Harrisonburg, Harrisonburg , 31 miles away Hampton Inn Harrisonburg University, Harrisonburg , 31 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