Potomac, S.Fk. of the S.Br.

Ran this section on 5/21/11 at around 475 cfs. Really nice level and somewhat surprisingly plenty of water even in the larger rapids. Put in off a county road (turn left if coming from Brandywine direction) about 2 miles downstream from bridge on river right (parked off sideof road in grassy area just upstream from island in river, house on hill across road). First couple miles were easy class 1-2 rock gardens and small ledges. River then calmed down some for a few miles but scenery was always good to excellent and good current. Saw some bald eagles and maybe an otter or two. Scenery and rapids then began to pick up as we entered the canyon section with good drop-pool rapids with lots of boulders and some nice ledges all mixed in. We scouted TS#1 mostly for wood but scouting also let us pick the best slot which was left of river center and then cut left around a large boulder just below. Class 3 for sure but no where near class 4, at least at this level. TS #2 was next with the entry around a right bend in the river. Had to quickly pick a slot between boulders and then down thru lots of action around a left hand turn. Great fun and another solid class 3. Lots of good class 2 rapids in the canyon with maybe 1 or 2 others approaching low class 3. A really great run. Took a little over 2 hours with little play but not pushing hard at all. We took out at low water bridge which was on the right side of the road (river left) about a mile past the bridge at Milam. Much better takeout. Just be courteous as the parking area is private land and ask somewhere if OK if you see anyone. Might be good idea not to try and run the low water bridge if enough water going over it.