Potomac, S. Branch

Ran the trough for the first time on 05/29/2011 at 4.25' on the Springfield, WV gauge and you couldn't have asked for better water conditions. The whitewater between the Rte. 220 bridge in Old Fields and the railroad bridge was a ton of fun despite being a straight-forward affair. As to the (3 year old) comment below about tubing, you could easily tube from Old Fields down to the un-official put-in/take-out at the RR bridge at lower water levels, there were quite a few people putting in on tubes pool rafts at Old Fields as we embarked. The ledge just before the RR bridge looks like it would make a nice park-n-play spot for those with sportier kayaks than our 10' rec boats at a 4' or above river level.

Absolutely beautiful scenery once you're in the trough itself. Saw countless butterflies, tons of birds, and even two bald eagles.