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Maryland whitewater, Casselman River - North Branch
Garrett
county,
Dung Hill Road to Maryland Route 485 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-III+ 6 miles
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The beautiful scenery of Maryland and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. The Dung Hill Road to Maryland Route 485 section of Casselman River - North Branch is 6 miles long and is a class I-III+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Somerset, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This is a pretty decent length section, it's good |
length for a morning trip. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find
| a large number of good rivers. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Maryland are easier than the national norm, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections in this state are safe for beginners. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance | |
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because these hotels fill up quick. The campgrounds here at Casselman River - North Branch are pretty good.
Briefly about the general area: The nice folks of Bittinger like to hang out nearby, and skiing at Wisp
is one of those things you just ought to do. Through the months of summer at Casselman River - North Branch highs are regularly in the 80's with overnight lows in the 50's. Throughout the winter the highs are generally in
the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Casselman River - North Branch. The high level of rain makes Casselman River - North Branch a reasonably wet site.
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Casselman River - North Branch, Dung Hill Road to Maryland Route 485 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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These outdoors activities are available near Casselman River - North Branch. |
| Whitewater Near Casselman River - North Branch:
Casselman River, Garrett County, 2 miles away Class I-II - 11.5 miles long (MD Route 485 to Salisbury Pennsylvania) |
Savage River, Garrett County, 8 miles away Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (Dam to North Branch Potomac River) |
Mill Run, Garrett County, 8 miles away Class III-IV+ - 8 miles long (Pigs Ear Road to Yough River Lake) |
Crabtree Creek, Garrett County, 9 miles away Class III-IV+ - 6 miles long (Swanton Maryland to Savage Reservoir) |
Bear Creek, Garrett County, 9 miles away Class IV - 7 miles long (US 219 to Youghiogheny River at Friendsville) |
Casselman River, Somerset County, 10 miles away Class I-II - 27.1 miles long (Salisbury to Markleton) |
Potomac River - North Branch, Mineral WV Garrett MD County, 12 miles away Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Barnum West Virginia to Bloomington Maryland) |
Savage River, Garrett County, 12 miles away Class II(IV) - 12.5 miles long (Avilton Lonaconing Road to Head of Savage Reservoir) |
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| Ski Areas Near Casselman River - North Branch:
Wisp, Maryland
, 11 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs |
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania
, 22 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs |
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania
, 23 miles away, 610 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs |
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 29 miles away, 940 foot drop, 5 lifts, 21 runs |
Timberline, West Virginia
, 34 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs |
Canaan Valley, West Virginia
, 36 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs |
Bryce Resort, Virginia
, 53 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs |
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania
, 58 miles away, 1072 foot drop, 7 lifts, 34 runs |
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania
, 59 miles away, 180 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs |
Massanutten, Virginia
, 72 miles away, 1110 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs |
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| Hotels Near Casselman River - North Branch:
Comfort Inn Grantsville, Grantsville
, 8 miles away |
Inn At Deep Creek, Oakland
, 11 miles away |
Quality Inn Deep Creek Lake, McHenry
, 11 miles away |
Wisp Resort, McHenry
, 12 miles away |
Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Keyser, Keyser
, 18 miles away |
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