West Virginia whitewater - Shenandoah River, Jefferson County

Jefferson county, West Virginia 9 to Millville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     3.7 miles
  The beautiful scenery of Jefferson County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. The put-in location is a short drive from Hagerstown-Martinsburg, as you can see on the road map further down. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The campgrounds here at Shenandoah River are pretty good. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking,
    either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. The West Virginia 9 to Millville stretch of Shenandoah River is 3.7 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. This is a bit of a short stretch so no need to bring snacks. Getting
a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the West Virginia 9 to Millville stretch is just one of them.

Briefly about the general area:
This is such a fun river. Shenandoah River is a good location of typical rain; the month with most of the rain is May while January is typically
 
the driest month.
Throughout the long summer days at Shenandoah River temperatures are generally in the 80's with nighttime lows in the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's while Shenandoah River night low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 20's. If time allows, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail is a national park worth visiting, and hiking along the Loudoun Heights Trail is brilliant fun. A visit to Wilt Farm Spring will fill your soul with wonderful feelings It's always good to stop by Johnson Springs.

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

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 3.7 miles
Average Gradient: 10 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.2537
Longitude: -77.81701

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.28089
Longitude: -77.7876

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Current weather conditions at Shenandoah River, West Virginia
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Local climate location: MARTINSBURG FAA AP 14 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Knights Inn - Charles Town, Charles Town
3 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...

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 ...

Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, Shepherdstown
9 miles away
Full-service conference center and health spa on premises. Free wireless high-speed Internet access. Near Historic Shepherdstown, Shepherd College, Harper's Ferry, C & O Canal, Antietam Battlefield, C...



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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, Grant Jefferson Loudon County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Millville to Harpers Ferry)
Shenandoah River, Clarke Jefferson County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 11 miles long (state line to West Virginia 9)
Potomac River, Jefferson WV Washington MD County , 6 miles away, Class II+ - 2.5 miles long (Harpers Ferry - Dam #3 to Route 340)
Potomac River, Frederick/ Washington County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 13.5 miles long (Sandy Hook to Point of Rocks)
Antietam Creek, Washington County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 11 miles long (Highway 68 to Potomac River)
Shenandoah River, Clarke County , 14 miles away, Class I(II) - 14 miles long (Route 50 to Route 7)
Catoctin Creek, Loudon County , 17 miles away, Class II - 4.5 miles long (SR 663 to Potomac Confluence)
Catoctin Creek, Frederick County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 28.8 miles long (US 40 to Potomac River)
Antietam Creek, Washington County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Oak Bridge to Highway 68)
Beaver Creek, Washington County , 19 miles away, Class I(II) - 4.5 miles long (Beaver Creek Park N Ride (I-70) to Alternate Route 40)
 Ski Areas Near Shenandoah River:
Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 40 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 71 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 76 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 76 miles away, 1072 vertical feet
Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 80 miles away, 520 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 81 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 106 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 107 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 109 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 109 miles away, 610 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Shenandoah River:
Knights Inn - Charles Town, Charles Town , 3 miles away
The Inn at Charles Town, Charles Town , 4 miles away
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, Shepherdstown , 9 miles away
Comfort Inn Shepherdstown, Shepherdstown , 9 miles away
Comfort Suites Martinsburg, Martinsburg , 10 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Shenandoah River:
Harpers Ferry/washington Dc Nw Koa, Harpers Ferry, 4 miles away
Antietam Creek Campground, Washington County, 9 miles away
Killiansburg Cave Campground, Washington County, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Shenandoah River:
Loudoun Heights Trail, Jefferson County , 5 miles away
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Washington County , 10 miles away
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Sussex County , 10 miles away
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Bennington County , 10 miles away
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Jefferson County , 10 miles away
 National Parks Near Shenandoah River:
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, McLean - VA , 4 miles away
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Harpers Ferry - WV , 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Shenandoah River

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