Whitewater Run MD Class I

6. Black Oak (Gary Yoder River Access) Nr. Rawlings, MD to Upper Potomac Industrial Park (upstream of Cumberland, MD)

Potomac, North Branch

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Gauge Conditions
North Branch Potomac River at Luke, MD Upstream Primary
Runnable: 330.0 – 3,300.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
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Description
River Description:   Easy paddle with mostly good current through wooded valley with views of high cliffs on WV side. Rapid Description:    None. Gravel bars in constricted areas could contain strainers.

Hazards & Portages (1)

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Closed River Access - Pinto, MD/WV 256 Hazard
Closed River Access - Pinto, MD/WV 256
10.5 mi
Difficulty
Class I
Length
19.0 mi
Rapids
0
1 Hazard
Access Points
Put-in
39.4783, -78.9425
Take-out
39.6338, -78.7969
Shuttle Info
Put-in:  From the US 220 Bridge between Keyser, WV and McCoole, MD, take McMullen Hwy (US 220) north 3.25 miles and turn right at Black Oak Rd.  Immediately after you cross the railroad tracks there is the Black Oak river access on your right. Take-out:  From Black Oak river access:  Take McMullen Highway (US 220) north a little more than 8 miles (just past the Rt 956 bridge turnoff).  There is a gravel road off to the right that crosses the railroad tracks in an odd humped crossing (check for trains).  After the RR crossing turn right and follow the road towards the river until it comes to a parking area under the Rt 956 bridge.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Current Conditions
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Whitewater data from
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