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Potomac, North Fork of South Branch, WV

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5. Head of Hopeville Canyon to Hopeville (Hopeville Canyon)

Class II-III
4.2 Miles

the leddge 3


the leddge 3
Photo of Jay(diver)Dover by John Duke taken 11-08-02 @ 850c.f.s.

Gauge Information

Potomac, North Fork of South Branch
low
3.89
9/8 7:00

Min Sug. Level:  5.1 ft Max Sug. Level:  7 ft


StreamTeam Status: unverified
Last Updated: 2003-11-24 10:54:12

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The ledge


The ledge  n.f.s.b. Po. WV
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the ledge 2


the ledge 2  n.f.s.b. Potomac WV
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the leddge 3


the leddge 3  n.f.s.b. Potomac WV
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Petersburg slalom 1974


Petersburg slalom 1974  Potomac, North Fork of South Branch WV
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Landslide Rapids


Landslide Rapids  Potomac, North Fork of South Branch WV
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Hopeville Canyon Takeout, Spring 1973


Hopeville Canyon Takeout, Spring 1973  North Fork South Branch Potomac WV
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Hopeville Roadside Scene 1973


Hopeville Roadside Scene 1973  North Fork South Branch Potomac WV
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Take-out Ledge


Take-out Ledge  Potomac, North Fork of South Branch WV
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N F SOUTH BR POTOMAC R AT CABINS, WV [ WV ]

Current Conditions

Stage Flow Updated
3.89 22 9/8 7:00

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Level Legend: Running Below Minimum Recommended Flow Above Maximum Recommended Flow Unknown
Descriptions of reaches with River Name in bold have been verified by a regional StreamTeam member.

State River Name/Section Class Level Rel. Level Updated
WV Big Run— Confluence with Teeter Camp Run to Cherry Grove II+ 3.89 ft   low 9/8 7:00
WV Potomac, Laurel Fork of North Fork of South Branch— VA./WV State line to confluence of Straight Fork II-III+ 3.89 ft   low 9/8 7:00
WV Potomac, North Fork of South Branch— 1. Confluence of Laurel Fork and Straight Fork to Cherry Grove II-III 3.89 ft   low 9/8 7:00
WV Potomac, North Fork of South Branch— 2. Cherry Grove to Riverton I-II 3.89 ft   low 9/8 7:00
WV Potomac, North Fork of South Branch— 3. Riverton to Seneca Rocks I-II(III) 3.89 ft   low 9/8 7:00
WV Potomac, North Fork of South Branch— 4. Seneca Rocks to Head of Hopeville Canyon I-III 3.89 ft   low 9/8 7:00
WV Potomac, North Fork of South Branch— 5. Head of Hopeville Canyon to Hopeville II-III 3.89 ft   low 9/8 7:00
WV Potomac, North Fork of South Branch— 6. Hopeville to Confluence of the South Branch I-II 3.89 ft   low 9/8 7:00
WV Seneca Creek— 1. (Upper) Judy Springs to Forest Service Campground IV-V+ 22 cfs   low 9/8 7:00
WV Seneca Creek— 2. (Lower) Forest Service Campground to Route 28 Bridge III 3.89 ft   low 9/8 7:00

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AW Gauge ID:6437
USGS Station:01606000
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User Comments

2008-07-21 04:11:21 (49 days ago)
Just ran this over the weekend. Water was at 4.21 and that was WAY too low. Overall things seemed very clear of obstructions. Just want for the water to be up a bit and it'll be good for some great fun! Edit
2007-03-21 01:46:16 (537 days ago)
Robert FarmerDetails
March 19, 2007. At the 2nd island, the left looked rocky, so I went right, over a 3-4-ft ledge. This was no problem, but I recommend staying centered, as the sides looked a bit junky. Also, after you pass an impressive, overhanging pinnacle-kind of formation on river left, just downstream there is a tree leaning down into the water at a 45-degree angle; this would be alarming enough, but in avoiding this obstacle, one tends to get pushed toward a partially-submerged, roostertail-kind of rock that could really be quite painful etc. The level was 5.7/1100 cfs--a nice level, by the way. And the scenery is first-rate, as well. Cliffs virtually all of the way. The snow was fresh on river right, and gone on river left--quite scenic!! Only one or two places felt low; the rest of the river felt well-above minimum. There are no tedious, flat spots on this section, just pleasantly moving slower spots between enjoyable rapids. Also, "the former Dolly Campground" is a grassy area between the road and the river just downstream of Dolly Town Rd. (28/1). Alternatively, there is a large pull-off just upstream, near a long rock ridge on river right. The popular takeout is where the road and the river come together again, 1/4 mile upstream of Jordan Run Rd. (28/7). An excellent run!
2003-01-05 16:40:25 (2072 days ago)
John HeftiDetails
I ran it for the first time after the flood of '85, and was very surprised to see that landslide rapid was entirely gone! I had not run the canyon in over 25 years, so I though I had not yet gotten to landslide until I was exiting the canyon. It seems that the spot where it used to be is now a flat pool, backed up behind a new garvel bar. I thought my memory was just being flaky.
2002-11-19 18:17:19 (2119 days ago)
john dukeDetails
when you get to the second or third island stay to the right for a nice ledge drop.. <br /> There is a small eddy on river right just above the drop (worth scouting on your first run) <br /> The center is a stern bustin 4 foot pourover,the left is a twisting ominous drop. This could get pretty hairy at over 1000c.f.s.Cabins gauge for the unexpecting <br /> There is a sneak route to the left (NAH)
2002-05-09 18:17:26 (2313 days ago)
Joseph GreinerDetails
RAN IT AT 6.50 AT CABINS ON 5/2/02. GREAT LEVEL!!
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