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West Virginia whitewater, Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch
Grant
county,
Head of Hopeville Canyon to Hopeville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-III 4.2 miles
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The starting point is not too far from Harrisonburg. The wonderful West Virginia scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. This stretch of Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch is 4.2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III section. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before |
you come because it is a very popular destination. The average West Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers
| in this state are not as hard as elsewhere. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. The Head of Hopeville Canyon to Hopeville stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near.
Briefly about the general area: | |
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Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch is a spot with many visitors from Seneca Rocks. Roy Gap is a good location to spend some time at, and there's no such thing as a bad day of skiing at nearby Canaan Valley. This
river has so much to offer. The North Mountain Trail is a tremendous hiking trail in close proximity to Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch, and Seneca Rocks is a pleasant site to stop at while in the region. There
is a nice hiking trail near Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch called the Boars Nest Trail. Through the warmest time of the year here at Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch, high temperatures ordinarily get into the 80's while overnight lows are regularly in the 50's.
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These outdoors activities are available near Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch. |
| Whitewater Near Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch:
Seneca Creek, Pendleton County, 6 miles away Class III - 6.2 miles long (Forest Service Campground to Route 28) |
Red Creek, Tucker/ Randolph County, 7 miles away Class III-IV - 6.9 miles long (D4149 North Branch Bridge to confluence with Dry Fork) |
Red Creek, Tucker County, 8 miles away Class V+ - 7.2 miles long (Red Creek Recreation Area to North Branch Bridge) |
Waites Run, Pendleton County, 9 miles away Class IV - 1.8 miles long (Up Forest Service Road to Seneca Creek) |
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| Ski Areas Near Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch:
Canaan Valley, West Virginia
, 9 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs |
Timberline, West Virginia
, 11 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs |
Wisp, Maryland
, 38 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs |
Bryce Resort, Virginia
, 43 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs |
Snowshoe, West Virginia
, 48 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs |
Massanutten, Virginia
, 49 miles away, 1110 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs |
The Homestead, Virginia
, 58 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs |
Wintergreen, Virginia
, 58 miles away, 1003 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs |
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania
, 64 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs |
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania
, 66 miles away, 610 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs |
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| Hotels Near Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch:
Hampton Inn Elkins, Elkins
, 32 miles away |
Iron Road Inn, Elkins
, 32 miles away |
Holiday Inn Express & Suites ELKINS, Elkins
, 33 miles away |
Super 8 Elkins, Elkins
, 33 miles away |
ELKINS INN AND SUITES, Elkins
, 33 miles away |
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| Trails Near Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch:
North Mountain Trail, Pendleton
, 3 miles away |
Boars Nest Trail, Randolph
, 6 miles away |
South Prong Trail, Randolph
, 6 miles away |
South Branch Trail, Pendleton
, 7 miles away |
Red Creek Trail, Tucker
, 8 miles away |
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