Hazard Warning: Hazard information may be user-submitted and unverified. Conditions change frequently. Always scout rapids and obstacles yourself.
Rapid WV Class II

"Rock Face"

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

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Description

This rapid has a pretty easy line just staying right, but there's also a line down the left that has more current and involves more hole dodging and wave punching. At the bottom center of the rapid is a pretty big hole ("No-Popup") that you wouldn't want to float into, and the water is a little boiley on river right below the hole. AKA "Under-Rated". Last significant rapid until "Bloomington".

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