Access Site
WV
Take Out - Hancock, MD.
City: Hancock, WV
County: Washington
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 39.69736500, -78.18198300
Air Temp: --
Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
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Put-in
Potomac - 0.35 Hancock, MD to Big Pool/Fort Frederick Campground
Current Conditions
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• 2.80-8.34 ft
Potomac River at Hancock, MD
About This Access Site
The Hancock take out is located on the Potomac River in Washington County, WV, and serves as an exit point for whitewater paddlers completing runs on this section of the river. This take out is situated in the town of Hancock, Maryland, providing convenient access to one of the Mid-Atlantic's popular whitewater paddling destinations. The Potomac River in this region offers various difficulty levels depending on water levels and the specific section being paddled, making it an important access point for both day-trippers and multi-section runners.