Potomac, North Fork of South Branch
6. Hopeville to South Branch Confluence
| Difficulty | I-II |
| Length | 6.2 mi |
| Avg Gradient | n/a |
| Gauge | N F South Branch Potomac River at Cabins, Wv |
| Flow Rate as of 2 hours | 102 cfsbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | February 6, 2020 |
The first available take out is at a river left gravel bar that is below the confluence of the South Branch. Before the take-out the remains of the old Royal Glen Dam is easily skirted on far left.
Sep 5, 2021
Ran this section to US 220 bridge in Petersburg on 9-4-21 at 4.9 on the gauge. It was low, but passable with a few portages. It was an ok level after the confluence with the south branch, but still some scraping in places. The river forks as you approach the confluence with the south branch coming from smoke hole canyon. The main flow to river right was full of strainers, so we opted to try the river left route. It was low but passable.
Jun 16, 2008
see link for a video of this run..........
Feb 29, 2004
As of 2-28-04 there are two huge trees blocking your passage just above the confluence..portage on the right