West Virginia whitewater, Potomac River - North Branch Grant WV Garrett MD county, Henry to Gormania section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     8 miles   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   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. Potomac River - North Branch, Henry to Gormania 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: 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) Potomac River - North Branch, Grant WV Garrett MD County, 3 miles away       Class I-III - 8 miles long (Henry to Gormania) Potomac River - North Branch, Grant Mineral WV Garrett MD County, 3 miles away       Class III-IV - 15 miles long (Gormania to Kitzmiller) 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)   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   Marinas Near Potomac River - North Branch: Deep Creek Marina, Mc Henry , 15 miles away   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   Campgrounds Near Potomac River - North Branch: Potomac State Forest - Wallman Camp Ground, Kitzmiller, 8 miles away Potomac State Forest - Laurel Run, Kitzmiller, 9 miles away Blackwater Lodge, Davis, 9 miles away   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   Public Lands Near Potomac River - North Branch: Blackwater Falls State Park, West Virginia , 11 miles away Lost River State Park, West Virginia , 38 miles away   Golf Courses Near Potomac River - North Branch: Oakland Golf Club, Oakland , 9 miles away Evening Breeze Golf Course, Oakland , 10 miles away Thousand Acres Lakeside Golf Club, Swanton , 15 miles away   Lakes Near Potomac River - North Branch Mount Storm Lake, Grant , 9 miles away Deep Creek Lake, Garrett , 13 miles away