Maryland whitewater, Potomac River - North Branch Grant Mineral WV Garrett MD county, Gormania West Virginia to Kitzmiller Maryland section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     15 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Maryland are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections in this state are safe for beginners. The scenic beauty of Maryland and the water flowing gracefully down Potomac River - North Branch attract people from near and far. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Cumberland, please print out a copy of the road map further     down the page so you won’t get lost. The Gormania West Virginia to Kitzmiller Maryland section of Potomac River - North Branch is 15 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so pack your sleeping bag. Briefly   about the general area: close to Potomac River - North Branch you'll discover a wooded vicinity called Potomac State Forest, and lots of people from Kitzmiller come here. Wisp is a wonderful local ski area. Potomac River - North Branch is a pretty wet place mostly with a great deal of precipitation. The wettest month of the year is ordinarily July, that's the one that rains the most, and February is when it's the driest. The warmest time of the year at Potomac River - North Branch comes with high temperatures in the 70's with overnight lows in the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 30's, and nighttime lows in the 10's for Potomac River - North Branch. Potomac River - North Branch, Gormania West Virginia to Kitzmiller Maryland road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Potomac River - North Branch.   Whitewater Near Potomac River - North Branch: Stony River, Grant County, 4 miles away       Class III-IV - 6.7 miles long (Route 50 to North Branch of Potomac River) Abram Creek, Mineral/Grant County, 4 miles away       Class II-IV - 8.7 miles long (US 50 to confluence of North Branch of Potomac River) Difficult Creek, Mineral County, 6 miles away       Class V+ - 4.4 miles long (Upstream to Potomac North Branch Close to Gormania) Potomac River - North Branch, Grant Mineral WV Garrett MD County, 6 miles away       Class III-IV - 15 miles long (Gormania West Virginia to Kitzmiller Maryland) Potomac River - North Branch, Grant Mineral WV Garrett MD County, 6 miles away       Class III-IV - 15 miles long (Gormania to Kitzmiller) Potomac River - North Branch, Mineral WV Garrett MD County, 6 miles away       Class II-III - 3 miles long (Kitzmiller to Jennings Randolph Lake) Crabtree Creek, Garrett County, 7 miles away       Class III-IV+ - 6 miles long (Swanton Maryland to Savage Reservoir) Stony River, Grant County, 7 miles away       Class III+ - 7.6 miles long (Vepco Dam to Route 50) Patterson Creek - North Fork, Grant County, 10 miles away       Class I-III - 8.2 miles long (Scherr to Dam) Potomac River - North Branch, Mineral WV Garrett MD County, 11 miles away       Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Barnum West Virginia to Bloomington Maryland)   Ski Areas Near Potomac River - North Branch: Wisp, Maryland , 13 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs Timberline, West Virginia , 18 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 21 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 37 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 38 miles away, 610 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs Bryce Resort, Virginia , 44 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 45 miles away, 940 foot drop, 5 lifts, 21 runs Massanutten, Virginia , 61 miles away, 1110 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 69 miles away, 180 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Snowshoe, West Virginia , 70 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs   Marinas Near Potomac River - North Branch: Deep Creek Marina, Mc Henry , 13 miles away   Hotels Near Potomac River - North Branch: Inn At Deep Creek, Oakland , 10 miles away Wisp Resort, McHenry , 13 miles away Quality Inn Deep Creek Lake, McHenry , 14 miles away Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Keyser, Keyser , 17 miles away Comfort Inn Grantsville, Grantsville , 22 miles away   Campgrounds Near Potomac River - North Branch: Potomac State Forest - Laurel Run, Kitzmiller, 1 miles away Potomac State Forest - Wallman Camp Ground, Kitzmiller, 1 miles away Potomac State Forest - Lost Land Run, Kitzmiller, 2 miles away   Trails Near Potomac River - North Branch: Blackbird Knob Trail, Tucker , 17 miles away Breathed Mountain Trail, Tucker , 18 miles away Stonecoal Trail, Tucker , 19 miles away North Fork Mountain Trail, Grant , 19 miles away Dunkenbarger Trail, Tucker , 20 miles away   Public Lands Near Potomac River - North Branch: Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 67 miles away Blackwater Falls State Park, West Virginia , 20 miles away Lost River State Park, West Virginia , 34 miles away   Golf Courses Near Potomac River - North Branch: Evening Breeze Golf Course, Oakland , 7 miles away Thousand Acres Lakeside Golf Club, Swanton , 8 miles away Oakland Golf Club, Oakland , 11 miles away   Lakes Near Potomac River - North Branch Mount Storm Lake, Grant , 7 miles away Deep Creek Lake, Garrett , 13 miles away Lake Heritage, Adams , 16 miles away