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West Virginia whitewater, Potomac River - South Branch
Hardy Hampshire
county,
US 220 Bridge north of Moorefield to Harmison's Landing section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-II 11 miles
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The US 220 Bridge north of Moorefield to Harmison's Landing stretch of Potomac River - South Branch in Hardy/ Hampshire County is 11 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. The starting point is not too far from Cumberland, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. |
The wonderful West Virginia scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. This stretch has
| enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the US 220 Bridge north of Moorefield to Harmison's Landing section is just one of many. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. There's camping available near | |
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Potomac River - South Branch.
Briefly about the general area: You beyond doubt should check out Lost River State Park since you're here at Potomac River - South Branch, and Welton Spring is an inspiring site to
explore while you're here. A good spot to go to in the neighborhood of Potomac River - South Branch is Falling Springs Gap, and lots of folks from Old Fields come here. At this river you will never have a bad time. Potomac
River - South Branch gets a normal amount of precipitation. For the period of July this area sees the most rain, and February is when it's the driest.
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Potomac River - South Branch, US 220 Bridge north of Moorefield to Harmison's Landing 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 - South Branch. |
| Whitewater Near Potomac River - South Branch:
Potomac River - South Branch, Hardy/ Hampshire County, 5 miles away Class I-II - 11 miles long (US 220 Bridge north of Moorefield to Harmison's Landing) |
North River, Hardy/ Hampshire County, 13 miles away Class II-IV - 4.5 miles long (Grassy Lick Run to Rio at West Virginia 29 bridge) |
Lost River, Hampshire County, 13 miles away Class I-II - 15 miles long (Lost River to West Virginia 55/259) |
New Creek, Mineral County, 14 miles away Class I-II - 9 miles long (Intersection of US220 and West Virginia 93 to Keyser) |
Lunice Creek, Grant County, 16 miles away Class I-II - 7.3 miles long (West Virginia 42 to US220) |
Potomac River - South Branch, Grant/ Hardy County, 18 miles away Class I-II - 18.8 miles long (US 220 South of Petersburg to US 220 North of Moorefield) |
Lost River, Hardy County, 18 miles away Class II-III(IV) - 6 miles long (West Virginia 55/259 to West Virginia 259) |
Trout Run, Hardy County, 19 miles away Class II-IV - 7 miles long (Halfmoon Trail to West Virginia 55/259 bridge) |
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| Ski Areas Near Potomac River - South Branch:
Bryce Resort, Virginia
, 21 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs |
Timberline, West Virginia
, 35 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs |
Canaan Valley, West Virginia
, 37 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs |
Wisp, Maryland
, 38 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs |
Massanutten, Virginia
, 42 miles away, 1110 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs |
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania
, 53 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs |
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania
, 54 miles away, 610 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs |
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 56 miles away, 940 foot drop, 5 lifts, 21 runs |
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania
, 66 miles away, 1072 foot drop, 7 lifts, 34 runs |
Wintergreen, Virginia
, 67 miles away, 1003 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs |
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| Hotels Near Potomac River - South Branch:
Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Keyser, Keyser
, 15 miles away |
Hampton Inn Frostburg, Frostburg
, 25 miles away |
Quality Inn & Suites Frostburg, Frostburg
, 26 miles away |
Best Western Braddock Inn, La Vale
, 26 miles away |
Super 8 La Vale/Cumberland Area, La Vale
, 26 miles away |
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| Trails Near Potomac River - South Branch:
Brushy Hollow Trail, Hardy
, 16 miles away |
Trout Pond Trail, Hardy
, 17 miles away |
Squirrel Gap Trail, Hardy
, 17 miles away |
North Mountain Trail, Hardy
, 17 miles away |
North Mountain Trail, Shenandoah
, 17 miles away |
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