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 better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. This stretch of Thorn/Whitethorn Creek in West Virginia is 10.1 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III(IV) section. There are many good hotels to choose from, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find     lots of paddling rivers. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. The beautiful scenery of West Virginia and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The put-in is not too far from Staunton-Waynesboro, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Briefly about the general area: The annual rainfall here at Thorn/Whitethorn Creek is about average; July is the month that gets the most rain while February is frequently the driest month. Powder Mill Spring is a delightful local attraction, and Jamison Farm Spring is always fun to check out.   Throughout the summer months at Thorn/Whitethorn Creek temperatures are frequently in the 70's, and the night is rather chillier of course, usually in the 50's. All through the winter highs are in the 30's; all through the dark hours in the wintertime at Thorn/Whitethorn Creek temperatures dip to 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: Hickory Hill Cabins & Motel, Franklin , 4 miles away Thompson's Motel, Franklin , 5 miles away Brandywine Motel & Trailer Crt, Brandywine , 11 miles away Shenandoah Mountain Inn, West Augusta , 16 miles away Highland Inn, Monterey , 17 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