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Access Site WV

Take Out

Potomac River

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

City: WV
County: Grant
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 38.97000000, -79.28380700
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II-III Take-out Potomac, North Fork of South Branch - 5. Head of Hopeville Canyon to Hopeville
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About This Access Site
This is a take-out access point on the North Fork of the South Branch of the Potomac River in Grant County, West Virginia. The North Fork is a popular whitewater destination in the eastern panhandle, offering a variety of rapids and runs for paddlers of different skill levels. As a take-out location, this site is designed for paddlers to exit the river after completing a run upstream, making it an essential access point for planning whitewater trips in the area.

Paddlers using this take-out should be aware of typical whitewater conditions on the North Fork, which features a moderate current with Class I-III rapids depending on water levels and the specific section being paddled. The site's location in Grant County provides access to one of West Virginia's more accessible whitewater rivers, popular with kayakers and canoeists seeking manageable but engaging paddling experiences.