West Virginia whitewater - Thorn/Whitethorn Creek, Pendleton County Pendleton county, Moyers to South Branch of Potomac River confluence section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III(IV)     10.1 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. The scenic beauty of West Virginia and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. This stretch of Thorn/Whitethorn Creek in Pendleton County is 10.1 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III(IV) section by American Whitewater. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. If you're a camper you can camp at one     of the great campgrounds nearby. The starting location is a short drive from Staunton-Waynesboro, as you can see on the road map further down. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. The Moyers to South Branch of Potomac River confluence section is the only paddling section along Thorn/Whitethorn Creek. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Briefly about the general area: The yearly rain here at Thorn/Whitethorn Creek is about average; the wettest month of the year is generally July, that's the one that rains the most; February is the month with the least moisture. Powder Mill Spring is an inspiring   site to go to while you're here; the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Jamison Farm Spring. High temperatures at Thorn/Whitethorn Creek through the warm days of summer are in the 70's. Summer night lows descend down to the 50's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 30's, and after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Thorn/Whitethorn Creek fall into the 10's. Thorn/Whitethorn Creek, Moyers to South Branch of Potomac River confluence road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III(IV) Length: 10.1 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.51509 Longitude: -79.36181 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.60979 Longitude: -79.3499 Paddler input for Thorn/Whitethorn Creek, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Thorn/Whitethorn Creek, West Virginia Local climate location: SPRUCE KNOB 8 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 Thorn/Whitethorn Creek.   Whitewater Near Thorn/Whitethorn Creek: Potomac River - South Branch, Highland VA/ Pendleton WV County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 13.4 miles long (state line to CR 23) Potomac River - South Branch, Pendleton County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 10.1 miles long (CR 23 to Ruddle) Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch, Pendleton County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 9.8 miles long (Cherry Grove to Riverton) Potomac River - South Branch, Pendleton County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Ruddle to US 220) Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch, Pendleton County , 13 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 7.6 miles long (Riverton to Seneca Rocks) Big Run River, Pendleton County , 13 miles away, Class II+ - 3.7 miles long (Confluence with Teeter Camp Run to Cherry Grove) Shaws Fork, Highland County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 4.5 miles long (Headwaters to Liberty) Seneca Creek, Pendleton County , 16 miles away, Class III - 6.2 miles long (Forest Service Campground to Route 28) Seneca Creek, Pendleton County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 13 miles long (Judy Springs to Forest Service Campground) Crab Run, Highland County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Along Route 250 to McDowell)   Ski Areas Near Thorn/Whitethorn Creek: Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 25 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 26 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 42 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 43 miles away, 500 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 44 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 45 miles away, 1003 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 48 miles away, 700 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 54 miles away, 610 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 79 miles away, 750 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 81 miles away, 610 vertical feet   Hotels Near Thorn/Whitethorn Creek: Howard Johnson Express Inn Staunton, Staunton , 29 miles away Holiday Inn Staunton-Golf & Conf Ctr, Va, Staunton , 30 miles away Stonewall Jackson and Conference, Staunton , 30 miles away Stonewall Jackson Hotel and Conference Center, Staunton , 30 miles away Staunton Days Inn, Staunton , 30 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Thorn/Whitethorn Creek: Cave Country Camping Area, Franklin, 4 miles away Bandywine Lake Campground, Pendleton County, 11 miles away Yokum's Vacationland and Princess Snowbird's Indian Village, Seneca Rocks, 13 miles away   Trails Near Thorn/Whitethorn Creek: Bother Ridge Trail, Pendleton County , 9 miles away Miller Run Trail, Pendleton County , 10 miles away Jones Trail, Highland County , 10 miles away Timber Ridge Trail, Augusta County , 11 miles away Bald Knob Trail, Augusta County , 11 miles away   National Parks Near Thorn/Whitethorn Creek: Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 63 miles away