Potomac
0.7 Dargans Bend Boat Ramp to Potoma Wayside, VA or Weverton, MD("Potomac Needles")
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Mad Dog rapid on the Potomac near Harpers Ferry - Tony Allred
Jul 22, 2023
Mad Dog rapid on the Potomac near Harpers Ferry
travis Hunsecker
Jun 29, 2011
I'm a new paddler, I have been in a kayak 4 times ever, and a friend is taking me down this Sunday as a first whitewater experience. I will make sure to let you know how it goes.
John Sunda
Jun 1, 2010
the riverside campling area and ramp at the end of Bakertion Rd just uppstream of Dam #3 in WV has been purchased by River Riders and was posted. The signs say No trespassing and that a $25 annual pass must be purchased to use the ramp/park. I called River Riders today they said the $25 fee allows for ramp access and parking for one vehicle and is good for the caledar year. The pass (a sticker) must be placed on your front bumper. They are in the process of developing a day pass - probably good for one vehicle - that you could purchase at the office off of Rt 340. They haven't printed them yet and official policy is not set. The person said that for now to call them ahead of time - they probably would be willing to allow day access (for a fee) even though the program is not in place yet.
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Jun 20, 2009
The Harpers Ferry gauge is now off line(hello AW is anyone listening/) it is advisable to go to the railroad bridge and look at the gauge as using the Hancock gauge is not accurate.
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Jun 5, 2009
All the outfitter's trips end on the other side of the river at that point. They don't run below the bridge.
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Apr 22, 2009
The maximum for this should be raised....you can run the needles well into the double digits...highest ive ran it was at like 16-18 feet in a playboat.
