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West Virginia whitewater, Sleepy Creek - Meadow Branch
Berkeley Morgan
county,
Sleepy Creek Dam to CR9 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-V 9.9 miles
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Looking for someone who has paddled this section. Want more details for drop off and how long it took. Was water rough, good for kids age 12 and above? Says Engle
The put-in is not too far from Hagerstown-Martinsburg, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The wonderful West Virginia scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. There are so many |
sections to paddle in this river system, the Sleepy Creek Dam to CR9 section is just one of many. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so
| don't forget that quite a few of the sections in this state are pretty easy. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. The Sleepy Creek Dam to CR9 section of Sleepy Creek - Meadow Branch in Berkeley/ Morgan County is 9.9 miles long and it is classified as a class II-V section by American Whitewater. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a | |
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large number of paddling rivers. 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: If you're popping by
Sleepy Creek - Meadow Branch from Berkeley Springs, you won't be the only one, and a good place like Cacapon State Park is too great to leave out. Whites Gap is a good place to have a look at close by. During the months
of summer, highs mostly are in the 80's at Sleepy Creek - Meadow Branch. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 60's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 30's, and after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Sleepy Creek - Meadow Branch dip into the 10's.
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Sleepy Creek - Meadow Branch, Sleepy Creek Dam to CR9 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 Sleepy Creek - Meadow Branch. |
| Whitewater Near Sleepy Creek - Meadow Branch:
Sleepy Creek, Morgan County, 3 miles away Class I-II - 7.7 miles long (CR 9 to Potomac confluence) |
Sleepy Creek, Morgan County, 6 miles away Class I-II(III) - 12.3 miles long (CR 13 to CR 9) |
Back Creek, Berkeley County, 8 miles away Class II(III) - 8 miles long (West Virginia 9 to McCoy's Ferry) |
Big Cove Creek, Fulton County, 16 miles away Class I-III - 12 miles long (T379 to Licking Creek) |
Sideling Hill Creek, Allegany / Washington County, 17 miles away Class I-II - 27 miles long (Sr 2011 to Potomac river) |
Fifteen Mile Creek, Allegany County, 23 miles away Class I-II(III) - 9.5 miles long (US Route 40 to Potomac River) |
Licking Creek, Fulton County, 25 miles away Class I-II - 8 miles long (Knobsville to US Route 30) |
Cacapon River, Hampshire County, 26 miles away Class II - 12.6 miles long (US 50 at Capon Bridge to West Virginia 127 Bridge) |
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| Ski Areas Near Sleepy Creek - Meadow Branch:
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania
, 48 miles away, 1072 foot drop, 7 lifts, 34 runs |
Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania
, 53 miles away, 620 foot drop, 8 lifts, 16 runs |
Bryce Resort, Virginia
, 60 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs |
Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 68 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs |
Massanutten, Virginia
, 76 miles away, 1110 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs |
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania
, 78 miles away, 940 foot drop, 5 lifts, 21 runs |
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania
, 82 miles away, 610 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs |
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania
, 84 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs |
Wisp, Maryland
, 85 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs |
Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania
, 88 miles away, 600 foot drop, 11 lifts, 15 runs |
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| Hotels Near Sleepy Creek - Meadow Branch:
Inn And Spa At Berkeley Springs, Berkeley Springs
, 7 miles away |
Super 8 Hancock MD, Hancock
, 7 miles away |
Americas Best Value Inn Hancock, Hancock
, 7 miles away |
Best Western Berkeley Springs Inn, Berkeley Springs
, 8 miles away |
Coolfont Resort, Berkeley Springs
, 9 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Sleepy Creek - Meadow Branch:
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Harpers Ferry - WV
, 28 miles away |
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, McLean - VA
, 28 miles away |
Cacapon State Park, West Virginia
, 12 miles away |
Sky Meadows State Park, Virginia
, 34 miles away |
Greenbrier State Park, West Virginia
, 35 miles away |
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