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Explore mapped rapids, waterfalls, playspots, hazards, and portages across the United States.

24,753
Total Features
21,352
Rapids
855
Waterfalls
927
Playspots
1,513
Hazards
106
Portages

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West Virginia 24 features

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Potomac, S. Branch - 1. VA/ WV state line to CR 23 bridge near the confluence of Thorn Creek
Rapid N/A
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Potomac, S. Branch - 7. US 220 Bridge north of Moorefield to Harmison's Landing near Sector
Rapid N/A
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Potomac, S. Branch - 3. Ruddle near Buffalo Run confluence to US 220 bridge north of Upper Tract
Rapid N/A
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Potomac, S. Branch - 2. CR 23 bridge near Thorn Creek confluence to Ruddle near Buffalo Run confluence
Rapid N/A

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Potomac, S. Branch - 5. Big Bend Campground to S. Grove St., Petersburg WV
Rapid N/A

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Potomac, S. Branch - 6. S. Grove Street, Petersburg to US 220 bridge North of Moorefield
Rapid N/A

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Potomac, S. Branch - 4. US 220 Bridge North of Upper Tract to Big Bend Campground
Rapid N/A
Royal Glen Dam remains

Royal Glen Dam remains

Potomac, S. Branch - 5. Big Bend Campground to S. Grove St., Petersburg WV
Rapid II-

Short Take Out - River/Royal Glen Road (CR 28/1) just below Royal Glen Dam

Potomac, S. Branch - 5. Big Bend Campground to S. Grove St., Petersburg WV
Rapid N/A
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Potomac, S. Branch - 3. Ruddle near Buffalo Run confluence to US 220 bridge north of Upper Tract
Rapid N/A
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Potomac, S. Branch - 1. VA/ WV state line to CR 23 bridge near the confluence of Thorn Creek
Rapid N/A
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Potomac, S. Branch - 2. CR 23 bridge near Thorn Creek confluence to Ruddle near Buffalo Run confluence
Rapid N/A
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Potomac, S. Branch - 6. S. Grove Street, Petersburg to US 220 bridge North of Moorefield
Rapid N/A
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Potomac, S. Branch - 7. US 220 Bridge north of Moorefield to Harmison's Landing near Sector
Rapid N/A
Take Out - Big Bend Campground

Take Out - Big Bend Campground

Potomac, S. Branch - 4. US 220 Bridge North of Upper Tract to Big Bend Campground
Rapid N/A

Take-out - Petersburg WV

Potomac, S. Branch - 5. Big Bend Campground to S. Grove St., Petersburg WV
Rapid N/A
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Potomac, S. Fk. of the S. Br. - 2. Confluence of Brushy Fork to Brandywine
Rapid N/A
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Potomac, S. Fk. of the S. Br. - 1. VA/WV state line to confluence of Brushy Fork
Rapid N/A
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Potomac, S. Fk. of the S. Br. - 3. Brandywine to Fort Seybert ( CR 3 bridge)
Rapid N/A
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Potomac, S. Fk. of the S. Br. - 2. Confluence of Brushy Fork to Brandywine
Rapid N/A
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Potomac, S. Fk. of the S. Br. - 3. Brandywine to Fort Seybert ( CR 3 bridge)
Rapid N/A
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Potomac, S. Fk. of the S. Br. - 1. VA/WV state line to confluence of Brushy Fork
Rapid N/A
Peru Hollow Bridge rapid

Peru Hollow Bridge rapid

Potomac, S.Fk. of the S.Br. - 5. Milam bridge (CR 7/3) to the confluence of Shooks Run
Rapid III-
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Potomac, S.Fk. of the S.Br. - 6. Confluence of Shooks Run to Confluence of the South Branch at Moorefield
Rapid N/A