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Potomac River, West Virginia

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QUICK STATS
AW Class: II+
Length: 2.5 miles
Average Gradient: 5 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.33325
Longitude: -77.75599

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.32628
Longitude: -77.70824


Paddling Rivers Near Potomac River, West Virginia:

   Potomac River, Frederick/ Washington County, 0 miles away
      Class I-II - 13.5 miles long (Sandy Hook to Point of Rocks)

   Whitewater Outfitter - BTI Whitewater, Loudoun County, 1 miles away
      Whitewater outfitter

   Potomac River, Jefferson WV Washington MD County, 2 miles away
      Class II+ - 2.5 miles long (Harpers Ferry - Dam #3 to Route 340)

   Whitewater Outfitter - River & Trail Outfitters, Frederick County, 2 miles away
      Whitewater outfitter

   Shenandoah River, Grant Jefferson Loudon County, 5 miles away
      Class II-III - 7 miles long (Millville to Harpers Ferry)

   Shenandoah River, Jefferson County, 7 miles away
      Class I-II - 3.7 miles long (West Virginia 9 to Millville)

   Antietam Creek, Washington County, 11 miles away
      Class I-II - 11 miles long (Highway 68 to Potomac River)

   Catoctin Creek, Loudon County, 11 miles away
      Class II - 4.5 miles long (SR 663 to Potomac Confluence)

   Shenandoah River, Clarke Jefferson County, 13 miles away
      Class I-II - 11 miles long (state line to West Virginia 9)

   Catoctin Creek, Frederick County, 14 miles away
      Class I-II - 28.8 miles long (US 40 to Potomac River)

   Beaver Creek, Washington County, 15 miles away
      Class I(II) - 4.5 miles long (Beaver Creek Park N Ride (I-70) to Alternate Route 40)

   Antietam Creek, Washington County, 15 miles away
      Class I-II - 7 miles long (Oak Bridge to Highway 68)


Hotels near Potomac River, West Virginia:

Lily Garden Bed And Breakfast, Harpers Ferry
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.6 miles away
Econo Lodge Harpers Ferry, Harpers Ferry
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1.1 miles away
Clarion Inn Harpers Ferry-Charles Town, Harpers Ferry
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2.4 miles away
Mountain View Bed And Breakfas, Lovettsville
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7.3 miles away
Stone Manor Vineyard And Orcha, Lovettsville
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7.3 miles away
Bavarian Inn, Shepherdstown
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7.6 miles away
Hampton Inn - Suites Charles Town WV, Charles Town
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7.8 miles away
Holiday Inn Express CHARLES TOWN, Corporation of Ranson
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7.8 miles away
Home2 Suites By Hilton Charles Town, Corporation of Ranson
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7.8 miles away
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, Shepherdstown
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7.9 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn Charles Town, Charles Town
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7.9 miles away
Quality Inn Shepherdstown, Shepherdstown
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8.3 miles away
* Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.


Campgrounds near Potomac River, West Virginia:

   C and O Canal NHP - Huckleberry Hill, Harpers Ferry, 2 miles away

   KOA Kampgrounds, Harpers Ferry, 2 miles away

   Antietam Creek Campground, Washington County, 5 miles away

   Ed Garvey Shelter - Appalachian Trail, Knoxville, 5 miles away

   David Lesser Shelter - Appalachian Trail, Millville, 6 miles away

   Maple Tree Campground, Rohrersville, 7 miles away

   Brunswick Camp Site, Brunswick, 8 miles away


Public Lands Near Potomac River, West Virginia:

   Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Harpers Ferry - WV, 3 miles away

   Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, McLean - VA, 3 miles away

   Catoctin Mountain Park, Thurmont - MD, 25 miles away

   Greenbrier State Park, West Virginia, 14 miles away

   Sky Meadows State Park, Virginia, 24 miles away

   Seneca Creek State Park, Maryland, 32 miles away



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