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. 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, 1110 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, 700 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 79 miles away, 754 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 81 miles away, 610 vertical feet   Hotels Near Thorn/Whitethorn Creek: Crimson Inn, Bridgewater , 28 miles away Howard Johnson Express Inn Staunton, Staunton , 29 miles away Red Carpet Inn Bartow, Bartow , 30 miles away Holiday Inn GOLF & CONF CTR-STAUNTON, Staunton , 30 miles away Stonewall Jackson Hotel and Conference Center, 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