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
The average West Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. The scenic beauty of West Virginia and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. A good workout and spending some
quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The starting point is not too far from Staunton-Waynesboro, there's a road map further down
the page with more info on that. This is the only paddling section along Thorn/Whitethorn Creek. This section of Thorn/Whitethorn Creek in Pendleton County is 10.1 miles long and is a class II-III(IV) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here.
Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Thorn/Whitethorn Creek ordinarily tend to be in the 70's, and throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. High temperatures throughout
the winter are normally in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Thorn/Whitethorn Creek are in the 10's. Powder Mill Spring is a lovely spot to visit while you're at Thorn/Whitethorn Creek, and a short spree to Jamison Farm Spring is always worthwhile. A normal amount of
precipitation falls here at Thorn/Whitethorn Creek; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain while February is commonly the driest month.
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