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West Virginia whitewater, Potomac River - North Branch
Grant WV Garrett MD
county,
Henry to Gormania section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-III 8 miles
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The starting location is a reasonable drive from Morgantown, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in West Virginia are often easier than in other states, so keep in mind that rivers in this state are not as hard as elsewhere. The Henry to Gormania stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. The nearby hotels are a bit away |
from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The natural beauty of West Virginia and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Getting a good workout
| and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling spots. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip.
Briefly about the general area: Going for a hike on the Blackbird Knob Trail is always a fine adventure. A spree to | |
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Blackwater Falls State Park when you're here at Potomac River - North Branch is a splendid idea, and you can go for a hike on the Breathed Mountain Trail. This is such a great river. While you're here at Potomac River -
North Branch you will meet lots of folks from close by Bayard; hey, Gotta ski right? Timberline is a great place to do that. Potomac River - North Branch gets lots of water. For the period of the month of July you get the
most rain around here; the driest month is February. Through the months of summer, highs frequently are in the 80's at Potomac River - North Branch. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 50's.
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Potomac River - North Branch, Henry to Gormania 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 Potomac River - North Branch. |
| Whitewater Near Potomac River - North Branch:
Potomac River - North Branch, Grant WV Garrett MD County, 3 miles away Class I-III - 8 miles long (Henry West Virginia to Gormania West Virginia) |
Potomac River - North Branch, Grant Mineral WV Garrett MD County, 3 miles away Class III-IV - 15 miles long (Gormania West Virginia to Kitzmiller Maryland) |
Difficult Creek, Mineral County, 5 miles away Class V+ - 4.4 miles long (Upstream to Potomac North Branch Close to Gormania) |
Blackwater River, Tucker County, 7 miles away Class I-II(III) - 11 miles long (Wildlife Preserve to Davis) |
Youghiogheny River, Garrett County, 8 miles away Class I-II - 15.5 miles long (US Route 50 to Millers Run) |
Stony River, Grant County, 9 miles away Class III-IV - 6.7 miles long (Route 50 to North Branch of Potomac River) |
Stony River, Grant County, 9 miles away Class III+ - 7.6 miles long (Vepco Dam to Route 50) |
Beaver Creek, Tucker County, 9 miles away Class I-II - 11 miles long (Headwaters along Route 93 to Blackwater River) |
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| Ski Areas Near Potomac River - North Branch:
Timberline, West Virginia
, 12 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs |
Canaan Valley, West Virginia
, 14 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs |
Wisp, Maryland
, 16 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs |
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania
, 41 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs |
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania
, 44 miles away, 610 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs |
Bryce Resort, Virginia
, 49 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs |
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 51 miles away, 940 foot drop, 5 lifts, 21 runs |
Snowshoe, West Virginia
, 61 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs |
Massanutten, Virginia
, 63 miles away, 1110 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs |
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania
, 70 miles away, 180 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs |
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| Hotels Near Potomac River - North Branch:
Inn At Deep Creek, Oakland
, 14 miles away |
Wisp Resort, McHenry
, 16 miles away |
Quality Inn Deep Creek Lake, McHenry
, 16 miles away |
The Preston County Inn, Kingwood
, 23 miles away |
Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Keyser, Keyser
, 27 miles away |
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| Trails Near Potomac River - North Branch:
Blackbird Knob Trail, Tucker
, 12 miles away |
Breathed Mountain Trail, Tucker
, 13 miles away |
Lindy Run Trail, Tucker
, 13 miles away |
Stonecoal Trail, Tucker
, 13 miles away |
Plantation Trail, Tucker
, 13 miles away |
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