Potomac, North Branch

3. Kitzmiller, MD to Jennings Randolph Lake

DifficultyII-III
Length7.6 mi
Avg Gradient35 fpm
GaugeNorth Branch Potomac River at Kitzmiller, Md
Flow Rate as of 1 hour
4.72 ftmedium runnable
Reach Info Last UpdatedJanuary 28, 2024

River Description

This section requires a 3.5 mile additional flatwater paddle to the WV boat launch (lake right shore) and 3 miles to the MD boat launch (lake left shore).

Lat/longitude coords are approximate, from TopoZone.


River Features

Put In - Kitzmiller

Distance: 0 mi

Put-in - Kitzmiller

Take Out - Maryland Boat Ramp

Distance: 7.58 mi
Take Out

Take Out - Maryland Boat Ramp


SG
Steven Guinn

Apr 19, 2018


At the full reservoir levels, the flatwater distance is not five miles, but 3.5 to the WV boat launch and 3 miles to the MD launch

RM
Robert Mullen

Jul 2, 2001


This section of the Kitzmiller run has the best surf waves around the area.