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 scenic beauty of Jefferson County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This section of Shenandoah River in West Virginia is 3.7 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Hagerstown-Martinsburg, as you can see on the road map further down. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this
    is an area with plenty of spots for that. The average West Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. There are nice comfortable hotels here, but you'd
better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This is a pretty short section so better bring some good walking shoes. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
Through the summer, highs typically are in the 80's at Shenandoah River. Once the sun is down it descends down to the 60's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 30's; after the sun is down throughout the winter temperatures at Shenandoah River fall into the 20's. A typical amount of rain falls here at Shenandoah
 
River; May is when you get the most rain here, and January is when it's the driest.
This is a really good river. Wilt Farm Spring is an inspiring site to take a look at while you're here, and Shenandoah River is right by the Loudoun Heights Trail. Don't leave Shenandoah River without first paying a visit to Johnson Springs, and do pay a visit to Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail while you're here at Shenandoah River.

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...

Quality Inn Conference Center, Harpers Ferry
4 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...

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 ...



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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, 620 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, 500 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 81 miles away, 1110 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Shenandoah River:
Knights Inn - Charles Town, Charles Town , 3 miles away
Quality Inn Conference Center, Harpers Ferry , 4 miles away
The Inn at Charles Town, Charles Town , 4 miles away
Comfort Inn Harpers Ferry, Harpers Ferry , 5 miles away
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, Shepherdstown , 9 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Shenandoah River:
KOA Kampgrounds, 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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