West Virginia whitewater - Shenandoah River, Blue Ridge Mountains, Clarke Jefferson County

Clarke Jefferson county, state line to West Virginia 9 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     11 miles
  The starting location is a short drive from Hagerstown-Martinsburg, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The beautiful scenery of Clarke Jefferson County and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The state line to West Virginia 9 section of Shenandoah River is 11 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with
    mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in West Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The wild scenery of the Blue Ridge Mountains is great. There are campgrounds
quite near the river where you can camp. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your camp stove. There are many good hotels to choose from, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here.

Briefly about the general area:
A short trip to Shannondale Blue Sulphur Spring is always worthwhile, and Avon Bend is something you shouldn't miss while you're here. There's no way somebody
 
can get bored here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. A trip to Shenandoah River wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Shannondale Red Sulphur Spring.
Shenandoah River is a good place of common rainfall; during the month of July you get the most rain around here, and the driest month is January. At Shenandoah River during the warm days of summer highs are in the 80's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 60's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Shenandoah River.

Shenandoah River, state line to West Virginia 9 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 11 miles
Average Gradient: 5 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.1528
Longitude: -77.86061

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.2536
Longitude: -77.81691

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Current weather conditions at Shenandoah River, Blue Ridge Mountains, West Virginia
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Local climate location: WINCHESTER 16 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

The Inn at Charles Town, Charles Town
4 miles away
The Inn at Charles Town is located on the grounds of Charles Town Races & Slots. Nestled in the Shenandoah Valley and surrounded by the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, the Inn at Charles Town serves as ...

Knights Inn - Charles Town, Charles Town
5 miles away
The Charles Town Knights Inn is the perfect lodging choice for business and leisure travelers on a budget. All rooms are clean, comfortable, and economically priced. Included in our low rates are amen...

Quality Inn Conference Center, Harpers Ferry
8 miles away
Historical, near water rafting, golf courses and Charles Town races and slots, large parking lot for large vehicles. Indoor heated pool. We can easily accommodate up to 200 guest in our Ballroom. Meet...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Hagerstown-Martinsburg, Maryland-West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Shenandoah River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Shenandoah River.
 Whitewater Near Shenandoah River:
Shenandoah River, Jefferson County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 3.7 miles long (West Virginia 9 to Millville)
Shenandoah River, Grant Jefferson Loudon County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Millville to Harpers Ferry)
Shenandoah River, Clarke County , 10 miles away, Class I(II) - 14 miles long (Route 50 to Route 7)
Potomac River, Jefferson WV Washington MD County , 10 miles away, Class II+ - 2.5 miles long (Harpers Ferry - Dam #3 to Route 340)
Potomac River, Frederick/ Washington County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 13.5 miles long (Sandy Hook to Point of Rocks)
Antietam Creek, Washington County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 11 miles long (Highway 68 to Potomac River)
Catoctin Creek, Loudon County , 19 miles away, Class II - 4.5 miles long (SR 663 to Potomac Confluence)
Catoctin Creek, Frederick County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 28.8 miles long (US 40 to Potomac River)
Antietam Creek, Washington County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Oak Bridge to Highway 68)
Broad Run, Fauquier County , 22 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Route 628 to Beverly Mills)
 Ski Areas Near Shenandoah River:
Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 44 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 67 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 77 miles away, 1110 vertical feet
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 77 miles away, 1072 vertical feet
Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 80 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 84 miles away, 500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Shenandoah River:
The Inn at Charles Town, Charles Town , 4 miles away
Knights Inn - Charles Town, Charles Town , 5 miles away
Quality Inn Conference Center, Harpers Ferry , 8 miles away
Comfort Inn Harpers Ferry, Harpers Ferry , 9 miles away
Comfort Suites Martinsburg, Martinsburg , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Shenandoah River:
KOA Kampgrounds, Harpers Ferry, 8 miles away
Antietam Creek Campground, Washington County, 13 miles away
Killiansburg Cave Campground, Washington County, 14 miles away
 Trails Near Shenandoah River:
Loudoun Heights Trail, Jefferson County , 9 miles away
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Washington County , 14 miles away
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Sussex County , 14 miles away
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Bennington County , 14 miles away
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Jefferson County , 14 miles away
 National Parks Near Shenandoah River:
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, McLean - VA , 8 miles away
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Harpers Ferry - WV , 8 miles away
 Lakes Near Shenandoah River

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