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Rapid WV Class II+

"Lunch Stop"

Potomac, North Branch - 4. Barnum, WV to Bloomington, MD (WV)

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Gauge Conditions
North Branch Potomac River at Barnum, WV Upstream Primary
Runnable: 400.5 – 2,500.0 CFS

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Description

A rocky rapid that makes a sharp left turn at a concrete wall (from which the picture was taken) which continues after the turn. After the sharp left turn, there is a playhole, which can be surfed to the enjoyment of the paddlers that gather on river left to eat lunch.

'Lunch Stop' Playspot:

'Lunch Stop Hole' (center of channel after the river left turn at the concrete wall) -- Rather powerful wave for surfing, spinning and 360's.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II+
Mile Marker
1.5 mi
Directions
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4. Barnum, WV to Bloomington, MD
Potomac, North Branch
II-III 6.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater