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 45 minutes
2.60 ftbelow recommended
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
Access Point

Put-in - Kitzmiller

Take Out - Maryland Boat Ramp

Distance: 7.58 mi
Access Point

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.