Potomac, S. Branch,

Train in the Canyon

Train in the Canyon
Photo by John Duke taken 10-01 @ 1.8 springfield

Gauge Information

Name	Range	Updated	Level
SOUTH BRANCH POTOMAC RIVER NEAR SPRINGFIELD, WV	1.80 - 100000.00 ft	00h45m	1.84 ft (rc= 0.0 )

River Description

The following information from John Duke
Access points:
Put-in at the public access parking lot at the Route 220 bridge
Take-out at the public river access near the Trough General store

River Description:
Although not a true whitewater run this is a beautiful stretch of river! I highly recommend this run when the upper canyons (Hopeville, Smokehole, and Moorefield)are to low.

The first five miles are rolling farmland until a railroad bridge bridge is passed. Then 1000 foot walls converge to form "THE TROUGH" for the next 6 miles.

There are many primative campsites on river right inside the trough, but get there early the best get taken FAST.

Accommodations: Many Motels in Moorefield and Romney

Fishing: Great fishing for bass,catfish and carp..

E-mail me! with any questions