Whitewater Run WV Class I-II

6. Hopeville to South Branch Confluence

Potomac, North Fork of South Branch

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Gauge Conditions
N F South Branch Potomac River at Cabins, WV Downstream Primary
Runnable: 340.0 – 3,110.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
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Description
The first available take out is at a river left gravel bar that is below the confluence of the South Branch. Before the take-out the remains of the old Royal Glen Dam is easily skirted on far left.
Difficulty
Class I-II
Length
6.2 mi
Rapids
0
Access Points
Put-in
38.9693, -79.2852
Take-out
38.9905, -79.1935
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater